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Staff Logistics Engineer
full timeHayward, CA
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AT A GLANCE
OperationsSenior12+ years experienceFull Time
Required
- 12+ years experience
- Supply Chain
We are seeking a Staff Logistics Engineer to lead the development of the logistics function for a major vehicle program – inbound planning, internal material flow and warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering – from initial facility build-out through start o
About the role
We are seeking a Staff Logistics Engineer to lead the development of the logistics function for a major vehicle program – inbound planning, internal material flow and warehousing, outbound transportation, and logistics engineering – from initial facility build-out through start of production. You will also serve as the senior logistics leader and primary liaison to a key international manufacturing partner supporting body shop and metallic component manufacturing, as well as material flow across vehicle assembly plants. This role reports to the Manager, Logistics Engineering.
The ideal candidate has taken a logistics organization from a greenfield or brownfield site through start of production, has led new-product or new-program launches in a complex automotive manufacturing environment, and has managed an executive-level manufacturing partner relationship. You are comfortable being the single point of accountability for logistics on a major program and can travel as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or operations leadership within the automotive industry.
- Proven experience launching logistics operations for a greenfield or brownfield manufacturing site, from initial build-out through start of production (SOP).
- Experience launching new products or programs (NPI) in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-support skills, including build-location trade studies, transportation cost modeling, and logistics infrastructure planning.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- Experience working with contract or co-development vehicle manufacturers.
- Experience with SAP, S/4HANA, or comparable ERP/logistics systems.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) or PMP.
- Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, or other advanced-technology manufacturing environments.
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