Consultant Supply Chain

Supply Chain and Logistics Consultant Position Type: Independent Consultant / Independent Service Provider (Not W2) Locations: Mexico Travel Required: 85-100% Industry: Automotive Our consultants are industry experts providing tactical operational wins to OEMs and T1 Suppliers via extensive industry knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and a passion for making hands‑on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly. Investigating supply methods including (but not limited to) transportation, packaging, source of supply and material flow for new or existing suppliers. Developing, maintaining and reviewing concepts with suppliers, customers and other departments. Alignment with cross-functional project team. Performing quantitative and qualitative evaluations considering impact to logistics costs and structure. Initiating and implementing process improvements through innovative creative ideas. Develops maintains and reviews concepts with suppliers and customers. Coordinates and executes scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning systems. Assesses and identifies inventory needs as relates to Materials / Resource Planning for future projected Manufacturing forecast. Coordinates input on material shortages. Identifies and reacts to material plans that do not meet customer requirements. Monitors implementation of corrective action plans. Assists in effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the master schedule cycle time production capacity, hardware/tooling availability and status of schedules. Monitors supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system and collaborates with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans. Coordinates the efforts of cross‑functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues and production capacity. Ensures timely shipments to all customers and prepares and implements work orders and plans as required. Requirements 10 years of Logistics Experience (3PL and MP&L) in Automotive Manufacturing or other related industries. 10 years of experience with forecasting, production planning and overall production processes related to supply chain. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Engineering, Operations or other related field. Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate effectively with client customers at all organizational levels. Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills including presentation skills (MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint etc.). Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment. Experience with using or implementing supply chain solutions (ERP planning solutions, sourcing solutions). Experience leading small teams or delivering projects or programs. Experience prioritizing tasks and managing assignments in a collaborative team environment. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related preferred. ERP and SAP experience required. Previous Consulting Experience Preferred. Benefits Intellectually stimulating engagements driving P&L results for OEMs and T1s globally. Well‑Established. First project deployed in 2001. Over 1000 Completed Projects. 250 Clients. Global Footprint: Servicing 28 countries. Ambe is a triple‑certified W/MBE (woman and minority owned business) Diversity Supplier continuing to grow its ecosystem and extend their expertise globally. We bring the right resource for supplier development, high‑impact project management, holistic cost savings, lean manufacturing and quality systems / problem‑solving solutions. Quality Logistics & Production Crisis Management / Critical Situations Cost Reduction HR Services. Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr