Porsche Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 2 weeks ago
Tasks
Position overview
The Logistics & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for crafting and executing the strategic direction for Porsche Cars of North America (PCNA) After Sales Transportation needs. This role encompasses maintaining operational effectiveness, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies, and overseeing project prioritization, project management, and leadership direction for warehouse and logistics process improvement activities. Additionally, the Logistics & Continuous Improvement Manager is tasked with managing and developing team members, fostering their professional growth, career development, and competency improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic direction and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation logistics within the organization while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Roles & responsibilities
Develop and implement world-class transportation solutions that improve in-transit time, minimize delivery costs, reduce transit damage and maximize customer satisfaction. The transportation needs cover International air and ocean transport and Domestic air and ground service providers.
Provide leadership direction and support for Kaizen Workshops and Process Improvement Projects (PIP) across the organization working in conjunction with the Ind Engineer.
Identify, develop and present Process Improvement Project proposals to PLS and PCNA Executives.
Lead and project manage the implementation of approved process improvement projects across all four PDC's with technical and data analysis support from cross functional teams at PLS and PCNA.
Execute ROI analysis for capital improvements, 5S, quality and productivity improvement projects.
Manage Dedicated Delivery Service (DDS) and reverse logistics from four US PDC's to 200 US Porsche Centers.
Collaborate with PCNA and Porsche A.G. (PAG) business units to negotiate the best freight rates for inbound and outbound transportation carriers while remaining within budget.
Select, implement and maintain all automated transportation management solutions.
Develop, monitor and maintain key KPI performance indicators utilized to measure transportation carrier on time delivery performance, damage rates, accurate invoicing and customer experience.
Manage the transportation carrier claims processes for damaged, incomplete shipments or late delivery of goods.
Ensure compliance with Hazmat, Customs, DOT and C-TPAT supply chain security policies and practices.
Responsible for Dangerous Goods (including Li-On batteries) shipment processes and storage, recording keeping requirements for all four PDC's.
Perform weekly and monthly logistics KPI and finance reporting to PLS, PCNA & PAG management.
Assist the PDC leadership teams with SOP creation and improvement of procedures for shipping, receiving, put away, repacking, returns, and inventory.
Establishes strategic and department level goals for department and direct reports
Provides guidance and support to direct reports by planning, monitoring, coaching, developing, recognizing and assessing individuals
Qualifications
Required qualifications include:
Education- Bachelor Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain or Engineering
7-10 years experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the automotive, warehousing or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
At least 5 years of direct management experience
Ability to analyse and manipulate complex data and provide meaningful information
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of business cost, transportation costs and customer order fulfilment
Continuous improvement and understands lean principles- Kaizen or Six Sigma
International and domestic freight negotiation experience
Knowledge of small package transportation, dedicated delivery services (DDS), customs regulations, LTL, truckload and rail transportation.
Highly computer literate
Preferred qualifications include:
Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations, including security requirements to include certification in dangerous goods handling and aviation security.
Professional Certifications
Customer focused.
Advanced Excel user
Warehouse control system working knowledge (SAP EWM)
3-5 years experience with parts distribution warehouse operations
Ability to lead large project initiatives with project management tools
Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Percentage of required travel: 5-10%, Hybrid work model, at least 50% at PCNA headquarters or PDC locations
Schedule/Shift: M-F, 9:00 am
Physical requirements
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.
Direct reports
List by job title any positions to be supervised by the incumbent:
Industrial Engineer
Transportation Specialist
Claims Specialist
At a Glance
Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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