Plant PC&L Improvement Coordinator

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Main Mission

The role of a reengineering and process improvement specialist is to:

• Evaluate and optimize logistics flows and processes
• Improve efficiency, reduce costs

He/she will focus on standard freight; road, air, sea freight.

Specific activities

• Collaborate with other team members to identify areas for process improvement and develop strategies to optimize delivery operations
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the logistics flows and processes, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop a roadmap for optimizing logistics operations including changes to systems, processes, and policies
• Identify and animate expert networks to support the deployment of the division roadmaps (i.e. packaging improvement, business systems key users, …)
• Define and implement improvement and convergence plans in coordination with operations, transport organization and division/Business Group support functions,
• Set up the means to achieve the action plan (under PC&L manager guidance), propose solutions and ensure the proper follow up & reporting to ease the full implementation on time
• Communicate Improvement initiatives: train and coach plant employees when necessary and carry out progress workshops in accordance with the plant PC&L manager.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization, and develop metrics to track progress
• Continuously monitor and evaluate logistics operations to identify opportunities for further optimization
• Control the accuracy of data in the Transport Management System (packaging, lead-time, distances, costs, …);
  Ensure correction are done by the adequate department when discrepancies are identified
• Create and maintain transport and service agreements with the carriers
• Monitor & report actual and forecasted cost performance vs Budget/Standard cost on a weekly basis
• Support the implementation of new tools, systems and processes
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of new transport concepts

From others

• Propose to each plant the target transportation scheme (frequency, lead time) for each routes, define JNI and standard transportation cost accordingly, submit forecasts to plants ( RM inventories, Transportations costs)

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain management (Master’s preferred)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field, with a track record of success in process improvement and reengineering
• Minimum bi-lingual (English + one other languages)
• Knowledge of logistics regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and execute plans to achieve result
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions
• Team spirit / Openness to new ideas / Ability to put a plan to action

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment…