Location: Spring Hill,FL, USA
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Main Mission
The role of a reengineering and process improvement specialist is to:
* Evaluate and optimize logistics flows and processes
* Improve efficiency, reduce costs
He/she will focus on standard freight; road, air, sea freight.
Specific activities
* Collaborate with other team members to identify areas for process improvement and develop strategies to optimize delivery operations
* Conduct a comprehensive review of the logistics flows and processes, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
* Identify areas for improvement and develop a roadmap for optimizing logistics operations including changes to systems, processes, and policies
* Identify and animate expert networks to support the deployment of the division roadmaps (i.e. packaging improvement, business systems key users, )
* Define and implement improvement and convergence plans in coordination with operations, transport organization and division/Business Group support functions,
* Set up the means to achieve the action plan (under PC&L manager guidance), propose solutions and ensure the proper follow up & reporting to ease the full implementation on time
* Communicate Improvement initiatives: train and coach plant employees when necessary and carry out progress workshops in accordance with the plant PC&L manager.
* Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization, and develop metrics to track progress
* Continuously monitor and evaluate logistics operations to identify opportunities for further optimization
* Control the accuracy of data in the Transport Management System (packaging, lead-time, distances, costs, ); Ensure correction are done by the adequate department when discrepancies are identified
* Create and maintain transport and service agreements with the carriers
* Monitor & report actual and forecasted cost performance vs Budget/Standard cost on a weekly basis
* Support the implementation of new tools, systems and processes
* Contribute to the definition and implementation of new transport concepts
From others
* Propose to each plant the target transportation scheme (frequency, lead time) for each routes, define JNI and standard transportation cost accordingly, submit forecasts to plants ( RM inventories, Transportations costs)
Your profile and competencies to succeed
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Bachelor's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain management (Master's preferred)
* 3 to 5 years' experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field, with a track record of success in process improvement and reengineering
* Minimum bi-lingual (English + one other languages)
* Knowledge of logistics regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
* Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and execute plans to achieve result
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions
* Team spirit / Openness to new ideas / Ability to put a plan to action
What we can do for you
* At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
* We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
* We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
* We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
* We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
* Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Three principles guide our action:?use less, use better?and?use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.
As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
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