Logistics Planner III

Logistics Marysville, Ohio


Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

SEWS—Ohio Customer Service Center (Marysville)  
Although located at SEWS – Marysville Office, 
this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. 
Associates are required to work at least three days in the office 
each week but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

Logistics Planner III

BASIC PURPOSE:
  • On behalf of SEWS (USA, Canada, and Mexico) Business Unit, Division, and locations, plan global freight import-export operations via standard (inter-modal, domestic overland and air freight), and abnormal (expedited air and truck) modes, with a focus on QCD, vendor, cost, risk, and routing stability.
  • Support manager and peers through proactive planning, communication, countermeasure creation and implementation, follow-up, and consistent continuous improvement activities.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:       
  • On behalf of GPP Operations, create logistics plans for current standard (global inter-modal, domestic overland and air freight) mode routes, support implementation, monitoring, countermeasures, and reporting of status.
  • On behalf of GPP Operations, create logistics plans for current abnormal (expedited air and truck) mode routes, support implementation, monitoring, countermeasures, and reporting of status.
  • On behalf of GPP Operations, lead project-based cost reduction and continuous improvement activities.
  • On behalf of GPP Operations, plan and manage current and future finished goods packaging (both customer returnable and expendable), work closely with RM and NA packaging Planning members.
  • Support Production Control team with providing transportation solutions when necessary.
  • Support GPP Operations team functions as directed by the manager
 
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENT:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 to 7 years of global supply chain experience required
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability.  With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics.  SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.  Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.
About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables.  With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials.  We are a Fortune Global 500 company. 
 
To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.
**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. ** 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V