Logistics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all MP&L-related responsibilities supporting new program/projects
• Coordinates, tracks, and reports project status utilizing existing Gestamp Program Management tools (GPCS/Teamcenter/Ariba/other)
• Supports Program Manager(s) on special projects as needed
• Mainly accountable for GPCS/Ariba to coordinate/monitor new product launches
• Utilize Teamcenter for project tracking of PCP task completion, customer milestones, and internal KPI compliance
• Support internal team for project-specific master data
• Schedule & host meetings with Program Management teams to review the status of MP&L topics/open issues
• RFQ development/Purchasing & Program Manager interface
• Create PRs/GRs/VIM invoices in Ariba
• Reporting:
  Purchasing finance program status
• Ordering, reporting & logistics coordination of launch trial material to tool shops and to GSC
• Create and maintain packaging instructions for all programs
• PFEP (Plan for Every Part) / Pack BOM for all programs
• Container/rack management
• Oversee WIP container design, approvals & purchase
• WIP Rack reuse planning
• Blank Pallet management & purchase
• Launch Warehouse set-up & management (EC / FIFO)
• General Material flow and lineside presentation for series production
• Coordinating all freight requirements for material/equipment as needed
• Tracking all freight topics to ensure on-time delivery
• Coordinate with purchasing for all trial material purchases & tracking
• Optimize material flow, organize, and minimize warehouse footprint
• SAP Supplier set-up and BOM support including BOM upkeep & material masters
• Plant layout planning support
• Support Program Managers with needed data & detail for customer project status reporting

• Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of Automotive-related experience in Program Launch, MP&L lead
• Experience with creating and managing PFEP and product launch timelines
• Experience on Team Center PLM, PJM, CAD, and TCM Modules preferred
• Computer Skills with familiarity with Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Complex Excel Spreadsheets

Demonstrates expertise in managing Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) for new program launches, utilizing tools such as GPCS, Teamcenter, and Ariba. Proficient in coordinating project timelines, optimizing material flow, and ensuring compliance with internal KPIs.