Logistics Consultant

Navistar

  • Huntsville, AL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Position OverviewAs a Logistics Consultant, you will report into the Senior Logistics Manager and have the lead in supporting the Huntville Powertrain Plant (HPP) with inbound transportation. You will be part of the logistics team that is responsible for defining and executing strategies for Navistar’s inbound logistics, while providing excellent operational support to the plants.
Responsibilities
  • Building and maintaining relationships to provide excellent logistics support for the plant, including logistics, supply chain, finance, procurement, 3PL, carriers, and warehouse
  • Understanding and problem-solving considering plant and supplier constraints and logistics requirements to avoid plant downtime
  • Analyzing Huntsville inbound and outbound contracted lanes for improvement opportunities and track through plant logistics metrics and KPIs and expedites
  • Identifying opportunities to improve logistics operational support for the plant and reducing logistics spend and emissions together with 3PL
  • Participating in the development of the Huntsville logistics budget and forecasting and monitoring the daily financial metrics
  • Monitoring trailer dwell to minimize cost and plant interruptions with 3PL
  • Involvement in carrier business reviews with key carriers for the Huntsville Plant and participation in addressing performance issues as needed
  • Supporting logistics strategies and long-term planning
  • Cross-training within the Logistics team to provide support to the other manufacturing plants as needed
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 5 years of supply chain or manufacturing experience
OR
  • Master’s degree
  • At least 3 years of supply chain or manufacturing experience
OR
  • At least 7 years of supply chain or manufacturing experience
Additional Requirements
  • Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
  • Familiarization with a manufacturing environment and lean tools
  • Knowledge of logistics processes and YMS systems
  • Team and cross-functional experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Power BI
Company OverviewNavistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at .
Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable MobilityVisit us at to discover more about our organizationNavistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.#ridewithnavistar

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