Description
We're looking for an experienced Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) professional to lead the launch and organisational establishment of our new Battery Pack manufacturing plant at BlueOval Battery Park, Michigan.
As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. You'll oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, driving plant launch readiness, establishing the MP&L team, and designing efficient material flow, logistics, and system processes from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
- Plant Launch & Organisation Setup: Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Pack plant, including establishing the local MP&L organisational structure, processes, and team.
- Material Control & Production Scheduling: Oversee inventory planning, production control, capacity management, and constraint resolution to ensure seamless plant operations.
- Material Flow & Warehouse Operations: Design and optimise advanced material flow planning, warehouse operations, and plant material handling layouts.
- Logistics & Customs Compliance: Manage inbound and outbound logistics, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff/duty management.
- Systems & Process Mapping: Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead the system launch for the facility.
- Quality & Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards, utilising Ford Q1 and AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines to maintain supply chain excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics
- 5+ years of ERP/MRP Experience
- 5+ years of material planning and logistics leadership experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced plant launch environment
Even better, you'll have:
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 8-12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics.
- Automotive industry experience strongly preferred (OEM or Tier supplier)
- AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Excellent communication and leadership experience
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Blue Oval Battery Park, Michigan, we encourage you to apply!