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The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon
For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary; revolutionary problem solving – all to reach our vision!
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At Mack Trucks, Inc., innovation sparks success! For decades, our name has been synonymous with quality vehicular performance and today, our legendary trucks and premier services continue to garner respect from all corners of the globe. As a leading heavy-duty truck and component manufacturer, customers turn to us not only for our progressive products, but for our reliability. If you share in our commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our dynamic team of professionals.
Are you ready for a meaningful challenge, have a passion for quality, customer satisfaction, and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply for our Logistics Engineer – 3PL position. At Mack Trucks, we support our team members in achieving their goals while at the same time helping to make our customers successful. We strive for balance and believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates a competitive advantage. Our people make the difference!
About the Position
As Logistics Engineer you will plan, direct, and monitor all materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities that take place in offsite/satellite operational locations. This role will work collaboratively with internal Logistics Leadership as well as hired 3PL services leadership & personnel.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and auditing materials handling procedures; monitoring the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, timeliness, reliability, and safety standards together with Mack and 3PL service providers.
You will oversee the maintenance of inventory control systems that track the status of purchase orders, inventory levels, and production requirements. Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, orders, and other documents. Liaise with functional or operational area managers. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a positive, collaborative working relationship with Mack's internal and 3PL service organizations.
Main activities and responsibilities for the role:
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skillset
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Compensation/Benefits:
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon
For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary; revolutionary problem solving – all to reach our vision!
Want to learn more?
At Mack Trucks, Inc., innovation sparks success! For decades, our name has been synonymous with quality vehicular performance and today, our legendary trucks and premier services continue to garner respect from all corners of the globe. As a leading heavy-duty truck and component manufacturer, customers turn to us not only for our progressive products, but for our reliability. If you share in our commitment to excellence, we invite you to join our dynamic team of professionals.
Are you ready for a meaningful challenge, have a passion for quality, customer satisfaction, and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply for our Logistics Engineer – 3PL position. At Mack Trucks, we support our team members in achieving their goals while at the same time helping to make our customers successful. We strive for balance and believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates a competitive advantage. Our people make the difference!
About the Position
As Logistics Engineer you will plan, direct, and monitor all materials planning, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities that take place in offsite/satellite operational locations. This role will work collaboratively with internal Logistics Leadership as well as hired 3PL services leadership & personnel.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and auditing materials handling procedures; monitoring the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, timeliness, reliability, and safety standards together with Mack and 3PL service providers.
You will oversee the maintenance of inventory control systems that track the status of purchase orders, inventory levels, and production requirements. Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, orders, and other documents. Liaise with functional or operational area managers. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a positive, collaborative working relationship with Mack's internal and 3PL service organizations.
Main activities and responsibilities for the role:
- Overall responsibility for delivery, quality, cost, environmental, people, and on-time performance for the department/area.
- Collaborate, support, and coach teams (3PL and LVO) in an accountable manner for meeting Manufacturing Operations goals and objectives, both driving a positive environment while promoting employees’ ideas and suggestions.
- Complies with company and 3PL contractual policies, rules of conduct, and regulations including OSHA, safety, environmental, and health, and supports the team in compliance with the same.
- Review 3PL invoices for accuracy, monitor expected results and performance via KPIs reflected in monthly business review meetings
- Leading and or supporting lean activities in assigned areas of responsibility, identifying waste, and promoting continuous improvement. Advanced ability to apply various Lean Manufacturing tools.
- Root cause and contain logistics process errors together with the 3PL to ensure uninterrupted material supply to the factory
- Initiates cross-functional feedback for problem-solving.
- Ensure SOPs of Mack systems and processes are developed and followed by 3PL providers and support train-the-trainer programs at the 3PL
- Interfaces with Mack and 3PL management along with other supervisory personnel on issues affecting quality, production, materials, engineering, and product
- Reviews daily key performance indicators, including but not limited to on-time order fulfillment, pick completion volume, overtime management, and Material Direct Runners, and ensures a closed communication loop between Logistics, 3PL, and Assembly.
- Provide logistics systems (WMS and MRP) expertise to troubleshoot, train and ensure correct processes and configurations that arise during operations.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skillset
- Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain/Operations Management, or equivalent required
- 3-5 years experience required preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistic Engineering and/or Logistics Project Management in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment in Automotive or related Industry
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication, planning, organization and visualization/presentation skills
- Has significant accomplishments managing cost, supply/ demand forecasting, and logistics
- Greenfield and/or existing factory and process design and implementation experience
- Familiar with reading prints or layouts generated by programs such as AutoCAD
- Lean manufacturing concepts and principles
- Leadership capabilities with the “can do” mindset and strong networking skills
- A drive to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of the Logistics Team at Mack
- Actively support the company values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability)
- Exceptional skills in time management and organization with the ability to balance and prioritize matters in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401 (K) with company match
- Aggressive approach to Sustainability
- Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
- Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
- Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs
- Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
About us
Founded in 1900,
Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Mack is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, Eicher, SDLG, Rokbak, cellcentric, Prevost, Nova Bus and Volvo Penta.
Auto req ID
140888BR
Organization
Mack Trucks
State / Province
Pennsylvania
City/Town
Macungie
Employment/Assignment Type
Regular
Travel Required (maximum)
Occasional Travel
Functional Area
Logistics
Last application date
17-Jun-2023
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Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/Disability/Veteran
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