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Responsible for the supervision and coordination of logistics/ distribution activities to ensure material availability. Supervises the administration of documentation processes required to import and export merchandise and materials in compliance with federal, state, local or country specific regulations. Supervises packaging development and control processes. Legal representative for Customs and legal issues with government and Customs authorities.ResponsibilitiesSupervises daily operations for distribution, import/export and order processing systems. Software utilization and integrity for Anex 24 and Anex 30 and other customs regulations.Coordinates Customs Authority Audits and reports responses in a timely manner.Coordinates with lawyers and authorities on responses required and information requested.Coordinates with managers to execute the launch of new logistics/distribution systems.Provides training on new systems, standards and regulations related to Customs, Taxes, Tariffs, logistics and packaging.Supervises transportation logistics and customs services in BorgWarner ETTS for suppliers and customers.Supervises Import/Export, pull materials, transportation and inventory needs BW Ramos.Implements improvement actions in the Import/Export, transportation and packaging areas for BW Ramos Campus.Job Profile & Experience International Business, Foreign Trade, Ing. CP.Bilingual (English and Spanish)5+ years of experience in SCM/ Logistics related field.People management.BorgWarner's CompetenciesCustomer FocusEthics and ValuesFunctional/Technical SkillsConflict ManagementOrganizational AgilityProblem SolvingPriority SettingPosition Overview Position will supervise a team: provide employee development, training, and drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure.Additional ResponsibilitiesLeading, guiding and directing a team that is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the logistic organization's business objectives.Provides leadership of one of the key areas within GM Global Logistics/Containers to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives.Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies.Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers.Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.Identifies problems, updates or modifies work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures.Promotes GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.Holds accountability for staffing, communicating, training and development, as well as directing and prioritizing work, evaluating performance, and removing roadblocks.Provides technical leadership to team and interacts and collaborates with multi-functional teams to meet targets.Leads team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures.Identifies & leads staffing initiatives for work team.Conducts regularly scheduled group meetings, communicates GM policies & procedures, leadership and safety messages.Crafts specific functional communication on vision & strategy, which may include preparing and giving presentations.Ensures employees are in compliance with all mandatory GM training and any specific training related to functional responsibility.Supports employees' career development goals and develops and executes initiatives to improve team capability and increase capacity.Assigns and balances workload for direct reports; sets individual employee and group priorities.Manages employee work and overtime schedules, expenses, and other work-related data.Offers direct hires, candid & constructive feedback and facilitates performance interventions when necessary.Recognizes employee contributions formally & informally; provides timely and consistent feedback.Participates in compensation planning and administers compensation treatment.Removes roadblocks and resolves potential issues.Additional Job DescriptionLead, manage and develop team of Logistics purchasing professionals.Articulate vision and provide strategic direction.Develop and train high performing team.Develop positive, inclusive environment that inspires and motivates team to perform.Measure and communicate performance; reward, recognize and support performance.Track and maintain contract pipeline, deliverables owners, contract expiration deadlines.Work X‑Functionally with stakeholders to define sourcing strategy for Mexico logistics services.Pro‑active management of logistics cost reduction opportunities with the Program Team and Logistics stakeholders.Hand‑off coordination to Logistics stakeholders and great ability to deal with plant production leadership.Work with buyers to maintain Budget estimates Logistics Medium‑Term Plan Budget for each program at every gate.Coach the buyer team on how to build sound Business Cases where an end‑to‑end approach is evaluated – optimal logistic cost vs other trade‑offs.Knowledge5+ years of proven Logistics purchasing experience and Logistics management.3‑5 year minimum of leadership experience.Business acumen focus and total enterprise cost approach focus – E2E focus.Customer‑centric orientation and problem‑solving mindset.Positive and can‑do attitude.Inbound proficiency, financial inventory metrics calculations experience.Finished Vehicle experience desired.Network design experience.High level analytical ability in situations where problems are complex and ambiguous.SkillsLeadership, integrity, trust, sense of urgency.Excel executive communication.Problem‑solving focused and ability to deal with ambiguous environments.Project Management.High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.Experience/EducationBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering.What You Will Do As a Materials manager, you will hold direct accountability in materials results and administration for a materials team within the plant. This role will hold broad responsibility for Delivery Performance, Inventory, Material Control Process and Improvements, Supplier Planning and Performance Management, Inventory Control and warehouse management, Staffing for Salary and Indirect Materials team members, people development and profit planning / budgeting.Responsible to implement tools, systems and processes that improve operating efficiencies and reduce cost within plant and supporting supply chains.Planning and Customer DeliveryLead short‑term and mid‑term scheduling activities, monitor and report on the accuracy of production plans and schedules.Manage daily support of production needs such as expediting material, setting priorities and addressing supply issues to facilitate speedy availability for Raw Material and eventually Finished Goods to meet customer demands.Ensures on‑time delivery is tracked and goals are met while supporting operation to manage at lowest possible cost and inventory.Collaborates with Supply Planning Manager to manage capacity requirements planning.Collaborates with Procurement to support material cost reduction goals for purchased parts.Collaborates with Procurement in planning components and raw material from approved suppliers, including management of consignment and blanket PO programs.Inventory ManagementLead inventory control & planning activities including coordination of cycle counts and physical inventories.Receiving, Warehousing, and Shipping activities.Manage identification and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.Coordinate scheduling and inventory movement for all outside processing inventory locations.Warehouse and LogisticsManage transportation activities for both inbound and outbound freight according to Logistics approved carriers and financial policies and guidelines.Ensures all warehouse operations have proper material handling equipment and resources to complete tasks on schedule and safely.Coordinates with Supplier Quality group to set‑up and maintain vendor quality acceptance processes.Collaborates with Logistics for new carrier selections and contracts.Systems and ReportingMaintains department KPIs in accordance with plant established targets while maintaining quality at the lowest possible cost.On‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, schedule attainment/adherence, gross inventory and inventory days on hand, transportation execution.Develops budget and manpower requirements for Inventory Control, Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing and Scheduling groups within the plant.Uses materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans taking long‑term corrective action on exception messages and other alerts based on root cause analysis.Utilizes tools such as Excel, Access for problem solving while leveraging materials planning system as primary tool in day‑to‑day operations.Provides management direction and oversight, including overseeing day‑to‑day material control operations such as inventory reporting, material storage, receiving, shipping and documentation.Leads material planning activities to assure production of just‑in‑time material flow.Implements Lean tools such as Kanban, one‑piece flow, two‑bin replenishment systems and plans for every part.What We Look ForBachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study and 8+ years of Material Management experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment.In the absence of a 4‑year degree, requires an additional 10 years of related experience.Experience with inventory forecasting, developing master production schedules, and reducing scheduling variances.Extensive knowledge and experience with MRP and ERP systems.Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical procedures, business periodicals, and journals; write reports and procedure manuals.Degree in Business or equivalent field. MBA preferred though not required.APICS Certification preferred though not required.In‑depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution) and superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).Proactive change agent and possesses leadership skills to build and maintain a team‑oriented environment.Solid interpersonal skills with ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr