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Job Overview:
The LIC (Logistic Information Center) is the connection between the Material Planning and the logistic and production shop floor. This position coordinates, directs, monitors, implements, tracks and reports activities related to daily production activities, in regards to internal and/or external warehouse management and/or logistic service provider.
This position is responsible to take immediate actions to secure the supply of parts for the production lines. This position works in shift model (early, late or night shift)
Responsibilities:
Manage parts controlling in the plant: Reporting of incidents, creating multiple reports, preventive actions.
Control the material flow to the production line. Analyze the existing inventory to secure production supply.
Monitor parts movements on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis to insure accurate invoicing/payment, identify trends, and estimate needed budgets on a quarterly or yearly basis.
Monitor, coordinate, and/or direct logistic shop floor during launch and ramp up and into production to insure seamless material flow in the plant.
Contact person (Logistics-Hotline) for the logistic and production shop floor in case of any circumstance about material flow, incidents, etc.
Work with system parameters like unloading point, load carrier class, car set or sequence and check data consistency and/or completeness.
Communicate production change notices and upcoming changes to current and/or business partners to optimize benefits and minimize cost and/or confusion.
Coordination of necessary actions with parts from conventional deliveries.
Develops processes, procedures and support training to ensure inventory and ERP program are consistent.
Provides feedback to management on accuracy levels, procedure problems, and recommends corrective actions.
Will perform other duties as assigned.
Per established MBV policy.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or in a related Engineering field required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field of automotive operations or Logistics; preferably Material Handling, Shop floor Management, Production supply.
Knowledge & Skills
Specific areas of interest are logistics, order management, shop floor management and supplier management.
Knowledge of the product and parts. Ability to work during scheduled work hours, as well as overtime, including weekends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Highly motivated self-starter; Team oriented; outstanding planning and proactive skills.
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If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC ("MBV") is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that assembles Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC has invested more than 500 million U.S. dollars in the new Sprinter plant, which officially opened in 2018. Today the MBV facility provides more than 1,600 jobs and supports at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers. More than 200,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations across the U.S. since 2006. Therefore, MBV celebrates a 15-year legacy of SKD production in 2021. The U.S. is the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
