Logistics Planner

Job Description:

The Pre-Series Specialist position is a critical leadership role within Material Logistics Management (MLM). It is a corporate-based position with a focus on building an understanding of Stellantis processes and systems to ensure timely material availability for pre-production builds. The successful candidate will use their inventory management skills to work closely with the supply based and various other functional areas (Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Plant Scheduling/Specifications/Follow-up) to root cause delays; prioritize; report; escalate; and resolve supply issues in a dynamic, deadline driven environment. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to ensure program timing milestones and deliverables related to pilot part availability are met; root cause constrained part supply issues and drive resolution; escalate delays; interact daily with supply base on part availability timing and low cost shipping; lead critical part discussions with engineering, supplier quality, purchasing and suppliers; and prepare and report pilot part delivery status to senior level management.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business or a related field

* Ability to work any shift and overtime as required

* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

* Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

* Public Speaking Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* 18 Months Experience in prior Manufacturing or Supervisory role

* Previous experience working in a union environment

* Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application