Logistics Coordinator

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM and the world.

Job Posting Title Logistics Coordinator

Job Description Summary Develops, oversees, and strives to maximize the efficiency of the transportation network necessary to provide end-to-end supply chains.Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory specific to area of responsibility.Improves logistics processes through strategic thinking, process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.Develops and maintains cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models. Tracks costs and savings for all transportation modes.Oversees carrier selection and renewals. Participates in contract negotiations and interfaces with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.

**Job Description**:

- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues using root cause analysis problem solving process.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services for CAPEX and additional transportation requests.
- Lead or participate in transportation sourcing initiatives
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. Use the Logistics Financial Analysis tool to provide financial impact decisions on inventory vs. logistics costs.
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
- Lead or participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, performance evaluation and quarterly business reviews.
- Implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
- Exceed budgeted savings goals, tracks savings identified and secured.
- Provide daily, weekly, monthly KPI reporting to include premium and overall costs trends for leadership review.
- Manage freight audit and payment process including quarterly post audit of North America third party payment process.
- Provide logistics analysis to company using systems including Cost Requests, Total Landed Cost Studies and other costs requests.
- Provide plant logistics support for crisis situations.
- Train, mentor, support logistics operations teams on the current logistics processes, procedures and systems.
- Maintain master carrier contract and rate files.
- Manage a direct team of logistics professionals.
- All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education
Licenciatura en Comercio Exterior, Ingeniería Logística, Ingeniería Industrial o afín
Experiência mínima de 5 años en una posición similar en la Industria automotriz.
Experiência en el seguimiento a cruce de material.
Experiência Seguimiento a entrega de documentación correcta por parte de proveedores para correcto cruce y/o recibo de material.
Experiência en auditorias y su cumplimiento
Manejo de PFEP (ideal).
Ingles Avanzado.
About American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.

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