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Consultant - Logistics (ERP/SAP)

Ambe Engineering
  • Detroit, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Automotive Logistics Consultant (ERP/SAP Expert)
    Position Type: Independent Consultant (1099 or LLC)
    Locations: Continental United States
    Travel Required: 85-100%
    Industry: Automotive

    Our consultants are industry experts, providing tactical operational wins to OEMs and T1 Suppliers via extensive industry knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for making hands-on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly.
    • Configure, maintain, and support ERP/SAP planning and scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or equivalent).
    • Develop and manage master production schedules (MPS) to align with customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
    • Ensure accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and capacity planning to avoid shortages or overproduction.
    • Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain continuity of supply.
    • Analyze planning data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
    • Lead workshops and training sessions for client stakeholders on SAP/ERP planning functionalities and best practices.
    • Support ERP data integrity, master data management, and transaction accuracy for planning/scheduling activities.
    • Provide documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term client self-sufficiency.


    Requirements

    • 8+ years of experience in Master Planning, Scheduling, and Materials Management within manufacturing environments.
    • Hands-on ERP/SAP expertise in planning/scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or similar).
    • Strong understanding of production planning principles (MPS, MRP, CRP, finite/infinite scheduling).
    • Experience analyzing capacity, lead times, and demand forecasts to develop executable schedules.
    • Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within ERP/Planning workflows.
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
    • Experience with automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume discrete manufacturing industries.
    • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement tools.
    • SAP certification or equivalent ERP system training.


    Benefits

    • Intellectually stimulating engagements, driving P&L results for OEMs and T1s throughout the USA
    • Well-Established:
      • First project deployed in 2001
      • Over 1,000 Completed Projects
      • 250+ Clients
      • Global Footprint: Servicing 28 countries
    Ambe is a triple-certified W/MBE (woman and minority owned business) Diversity Supplier continuing to grow its ecosystem and extend their expertise globally.  We bring the right resource for supplier development, high-impact project management, holistic cost savings, lean manufacturing and quality systems/problem solving solutions.

     Quality, Logistics & Production   | Crisis Management / Critical Situations | Cost Reduction | HR Services

    www.ambeeng.com



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, Michigan
    Websitehttp://ambeeng.com

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Capacity Analysisunmatched
    • Capacity Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Crisis Managementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Trainingunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
    • Discrete Manufacturingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Knowledge Transferunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Master Data Management (MDM)unmatched
    • Master Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)unmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Optimizationunmatched
    • T-1 / DS1unmatched
    • Tactical Operationsunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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