Logistics Assistant Manager

The Logistics Assistant Manager is a member of the Production Management Department at Mobis South Carolina Electrified Powertrain (MSCe) and is responsible for establishing and maintaining efficient logistics and supply chain operations for a new manufacturing entity.

This position is responsible for leading end-to-end supply management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and inbound/outbound logistics to support uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery.

The role oversees material planning, inventory accuracy, container management, logistics cost control, and system master data governance while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and applicable regulations. In addition, this position drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, strengthen logistics performance, and support operational readiness and business growth. MOBIS Corporate Center America will be aiding in the hiring process for this position.

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Monitor material surplus and shortages against OEM’s demand
• Manage material supply for mass production, CKD, pilot builds, and engineering change (EO) parts
• Define and manage optimal inventory coverage (days of inventory)

• Establish warehouse zoning and storage space allocation based on material type and flow within the plant.
• Control inbound, production issuance, and real-time inventory status to ensure material availability and accuracy.
• Analyze root causes of backlog occurrences and implement corrective actions.
• Manage outbound processes for non-conforming materials and inter-account transfers.
• Validate inventory transactions and accuracy through periodic physical inventory audits.
• Develop and improve part identification systems and manage material racks (design, fabrication, and optimization).
• Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) compliance based on goods receipt date.
• Establish action plans for slow-moving and obsolete inventory disposition.
• Ensure compliance with 3S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine) and 5S workplace organization standards.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and monitoring high-rack inventory alignment status.

• Define and manage packaging specifications by part number and supplier, including container type and quantity standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition standards of returnable containers and packaging systems.
• Establish and optimize logistics flow from receiving to line side feeding.
• Define and calculate storage areas and space requirements for each material category within the plant based on delivery volume, flow, and handling characteristics.
• Conduct sanitation and condition audits of transportation vehicles to ensure compliance with material handling standards.
• Ensure proper storage of inbound materials in designated locations based on material characteristics and handling requirements.
• Design, fabricate, and continuously improve material racks to enhance storage efficiency and operational productivity.
• Identify logistics operational issues and develop corrective and preventive action plans across the entire material flow.
• Monitor and manage intra-plant container movements (supplier-owned vs. in-plant containers) by time zone or shift to ensure flow stability.
• Track and manage empty container return status to suppliers to maintain container circulation efficiency.
• Identify, monitor, and resolve abnormalities within the logistics flow, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Manage return status of shared containers with suppliers and…