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Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer - Blythewood, SC

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  • Blythewood, SC, SC
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Summary
The Senior Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and managing Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless material flow from suppliers through to final assembly, supporting efficient production operations through cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and supplier integration.

Key Responsibilities
JIT/JIS Process Development
  • Plan and develop JIT and JIS processes, systems, and equipment
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of modules from suppliers to the point of assembly
Material Flow Management
  • Manage and optimize end-to-end material flow processes from supplier facilities to production lines
  • Oversee both manual and automated logistics operations
Supplier Collaboration
  • Work directly with automotive suppliers to manage JIT/JIS deliveries
  • Resolve delivery, quality, and supply chain issues to maintain production continuity
Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across logistics, production, planning, and supplier management
  • Ensure alignment across departments for end-to-end supply chain execution
Process Integration & Planning
  • Align logistics strategies with product and production planning
  • Support integration of automated unloading and material handling systems
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive initiatives to reduce lead times and improve efficiency
  • Enhance supplier performance and logistics processes

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry
  • Experience working with automotive suppliers and managing JIT/JIS delivery processes
  • Strong knowledge of VDA, ISO, and other automotive industry standards
  • Experience conducting process audits
  • Strong understanding of Change Management principles in manufacturing environments
  • Experience with logistics and material flow systems (e.g., TMS, WMS, route optimization tools)
  • Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements

Key Skills & Competencies
  • Expertise in JIT/JIS process management
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to optimize complex logistics processes
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-technology environment
  • Experience managing supplier selection and equipment implementation aligned with production timelines

Numbers & Facts

LocationBlythewood, SC, SC

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Automotive Industryunmatched
  • Automotive Managementunmatched
  • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Equipment Selectionunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Just in Time (JIT)unmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Processesunmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Materials Managementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Flowunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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