Logistics Controller

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4 days ago Requisition

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in gear technology? At IMS Gear, we’re dedicated to "Wow Your World" by delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to the automotive industry. As a Logistics Controller
, based in Gainesville, Georgia
, you will play a key role in managing material flow, production planning, and inventory accuracy to support our manufacturing operations and customer commitments.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and a strong communicator, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational improvements while continuing to grow your professional skills within a collaborative and innovative workplace.

• Plan, order, receive, and verify materials to meet production needs while minimizing freight costs.
• Manage purchase requisitions and monitor inventory to ensure availability and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory analysis, and corrections; maintain accurate material master data.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO principles and manage consignment inventory.
• Develop and optimize short-, mid-, and long-term production plans and schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and material constraints.
• Coordinate production changes, SOP/EOL activities, and external processing logistics.
• Balance capacity, labor, machine utilization, and material flow to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Track and report KPIs (inventory turns, schedule adherence, on-time delivery).
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans, drive cost and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve shortages and delays.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards and IMS Gear procedures.
• Support ERP/MRP accuracy, Lean initiatives, and process documentation.
• Maintain workplace organization per 6
  
  IMS standards; train and assist team members as needed.
• Escalate material or planning risks promptly and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or finance-related field.
• 5 years of scheduling/materials management experience in automotive or similar industry.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Team player with good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to take decisions and set right priorities.
• Ability to thrive in high pressure environment and efficiently manage tasks within tight deadlines.

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We offer training, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, 401k match, and employer paid life insurance, as well as short and long-term disability coverage.

Join us and become part of a dynamic team where your contributions matter!