Logistics Analyst, Direct Supply

Establish, Run & Manage Operations 55%

• Works with management to develop and maintain business strategies aligned with global direct supply guidelines, which will be established by Mazda Japan.   Reports daily updates to management and team leader.
• Supports manager and team leader to establish operations, system processes and procedures for direct supply parts such as part ordering / logistics design / warehouse operations / warehouse and Tier1 supplier inventory control / returnable racks  / custom related operations, collaboratively with Mazda Japan team members, logistics providers, and relevant parties. These processes and procedures aim to minimize costs defects, or delays.
• Works with management and team leader to outsource logistics and warehousing operations to third party vendors.
• Establishes the KPI (Key Performance Indicators) that relates to direct supply parts from / to overseas and North American suppliers with management and team leader.  
• Oversees all related operations, including the warehouse, to achieve and maintain required QCD and safety performance while meeting requirements and developing targets with management and team leader.
• Evaluates logistics and warehouse design and operation efficiency proposed by logistics providers and offers feedback to management to improve performance.
• Quickly resolves issues concerning direct supply parts ordering and logistics operations.
• Monitors and tracks operation processes to ensure the company is compliant to regulations, legal requirements, and safety rules.
• Supports import / export custom operations in conjunction with the MNAO customs team.
•  Works with manager and team leader to generate cost improvement activities and countermeasures against issues with operations and/or the delivery schedule.
• Provides strategic contributions while successfully executing objectives assigned by management and team leader.

Administration (Contracting / Payment) 45%

• Reviews related contracts and pricing with Manager, Team leader and legal team to ensure they are within scope of the plan operations. 
• Evaluates and submits approvals to management and team leader for all purchases and payments for contractors.
• Inputs and maintains data in logistics systems for proper record maintenance related to compliance and regulations.

• Assists Logistics Manager with yearly financial audits and tracking resolutions as needed.
• Assist management and team leader to analyzes and prepares financial reports and monitors the budget.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

Education (Minimum):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or another related field is preferred.   Equivalent work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Experience in the project which required cross department coordination.

• Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing objectives assigned by the management team.

• Knowledge of logistics practices and principles and ability to understand and analyze logistics processes.

• Collects data for reporting, identifies and defines potential issues and develop proposals that will assist management with process improvement.

• Analytical and conceptual thinking using logic, reason, creative and strategic thinking.

• Financial reports, budgeting principles and general administrative practices, and monitors execution of the budget.

• Effective communication, both written and verbally.

• Interpret reports, drawings and communications as needed.

• Strong negotiation skills.

Preferred Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience in an automotive production parts ordering position and/or logistics operations position (including import / export part logistics) is preferred.

• Knowledge of automotive technology is preferred.

• Knowledge of analysis methods (PDCA, 8 D´s analysis, 7 statics tools, etc.) to analyze and solve problems.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Travel:

Required?  Yes   No  

• Up to 20% travel (both international and domestic will be required)

Current passport, or ability to obtain passport, due to travel requirements will be required.