MAU is hiring a Logistics Planning Specialist for our client in Spartanburg, SC. Our client, a premier automotive company, is located in the upstate area of SC. This is a long-term renewable contract opportunity. As a Logistics Planning Specialist, you will plan and optimize logistics structures within the plant and warehouse environments.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Shift Information:

• Monday to Friday

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain Planning

— OR —

• 4 years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of related experience in at least two of the following:
• Material control
• Warehouse/plant operations
• Warehouse/plant layout
• At least 1 year of supervisory or project leadership experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• MTM-1, MTM-UAS, Standard Data, or related certifications
• Experience with time study methods (REFA, MTM, or standard data systems)
• Experience with Logistics Planning Platform (LPP)

General Requirements:

• Intermediate proficiency in:
• Team collaboration
• MS Office applications (Visio preferred)
• Presentation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and judgment
• Strategic planning, change management, and results-based reporting
• Project formulation, implementation oversight, monitoring, and evaluation
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German preferred
• Basic understanding of time study methods

Essential Functions:

• Manage strategic planning and reporting activities
• Perform layout planning for warehouses, logistics elements, and future plant expansions
• Conduct logistics process planning, Long-Term Investment Planning (LIP), and Long-Term Enterprise Planning (LUP) space analysis
• Lead logistics projects independently
• Investigate, improve, and stabilize logistics processes to support company goals
• Calculate Days of Supply simulations and recommend logistics structure adjustments based on supplier locations
• Verify and analyze structural data, including trailer and product movement
• Analyze inventory storage costs
• Drive warehouse strategy process improvements and develop planning methodologies
• Write decision papers for logistics structural investments
• Collaborate with Facilities & Energy teams for 2D layout and 3D structure design of logistics areas
• Perform financial analysis of logistics vendor contracts and consult on structural/layout matters
• Support and update logistics planning tools (LPP), including time analyses using MTM or time study data
• Perform other duties as assigned by operations supervisor

Working Conditions:

• 90% on-site at facility in Spartanburg, SC
• 10% travel or training
• Frequently works in both office and manufacturing environments
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise
• Frequently works shifts or variable work hours
• Occasionally wears protective clothing or gear

Physical Demands:

• Constantly operates computers or other equipment
• Frequently sits or stands for prolonged periods

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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