Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Sterling Heights, MI

Requirements of the Logistics Manager

• Four years’ college or university program, or eight to ten years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Value Stream Mapping (VSM) experience considered a plus.
• Working understanding of ERP/MRP systems (QAD preferred.)
• Should have a working knowledge of best practices in inventory management, supply chain management, personnel management in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Passport or enhanced driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities of the Logistics Manager

• Monitors daily production schedules and output to ensure customers’ requirements are met
• Container Management for GM
• Responsible for Shipping, Receiving and Invoice matching
• Responsible for Customer Quality and Service Metrics for both Production and Service.
• Compiles daily, weekly and monthly sales data for Plant Manager and Accounting
• Resolves debits and credits
• Analyzes material purchasing and expediting activities to ensure proper procedures are followed for production and other events, such as engineering changes and product launches
• Ensures all appropriate shipping and receiving procedures are followed and most efficient quality and cost carriers are used
• Ensures customer requirements are received daily, weekly and all communications on shipments made are generated on a timely basis. Any issues affecting customer delivery are to be communicated immediately
• Maintains on-going training programs both internally and externally for employee development. Ensures all employees are cross trained to provide effective back up and support for other department members
• Produces monthly reporting package as required. Achieves materials budget
• Manage sub-contractors through schedules and ensuring inventories are maintained by monthly reconciliation processes