PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Ramp-Up Logistics Material Planner Contractor in Vance, Alabama.

　　Job Type: Full time; Contractor (12 months)

　　Location: Vance, AL 35490

　　Schedule: Monday to Friday; 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

　　Job Description

　　Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assuring material availability for multiple simultaneous, new project trials and subsequent supply chain ramp up. This position is also primarily responsible for coordinating the readiness of the supply base infrastructure in order to support new product launches.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Place orders via an Electronic Data Interchange for trial build demand requirements.

　　Communicate build timeframes to suppliers in support of the production trialing process.

　　Monitor and track pre-production materials to ensure full build coverage for all trial builds; report potential shortages and material availability issues to management.

　　Monitor and track material pipelines for simultaneous production trial and null-phase builds in both Germany and at MBUSI.

　　Implement and maintain systemic setup of all materials and part numbers from initial project implementation until project enters series planning stages prior to start of production.

　　Support new supplier onboarding processes; provide new supplier training on relevant topics throughout pre-production phase.

　　Track material maturity timing for suppliers in START system.

　　Ensure supplier readiness prior to being transitioned from Ramp-up to the appropriate series production Material Planning group before project launch.

　　Provide supplier assistance in troubleshooting initial supply chain infrastructure.

　　Act as the primary contact for resolution of both internally and externally identified ramp up supply chain issues.

　　Work alongside Documentation, Supplier Quality, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure availability of appropriate maturity level materials for each individual trialing phase.

　　Analyze initial supplier performance and processes for potential supply chain impact downstream of pre-production process.

　　Escalate identified supplier issues to the relevant internal department, along with the management team within the supplier’s organization.

　　Investigate and resolve inventory and material receipt discrepancies involving pre-production materials.

　　Monitor and correct all advanced shipping notice transmissions.

　　Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.

　　Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.

　　Work safely 100% of the time.

　　Perform other duties as required.

　　Education:

　　Engineering and/or IT technical degree

　　A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):

　　Logistics, preferably with an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or supplier OR in Project Management with an emphasis on launch/changeover activities

　　Required Skills

　　Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)

　　Working knowledge of SAP or comparative software

　　Proven understanding of Logistics process flow

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Written and verbal German language skills

　　Working knowledge of Material Control, Operational Management, Production Inventory Control and/or Purchasing

　　Pay Details: $20.00 to $50.00 per hour

　　Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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　　The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.