Assistant Manager, Inbound Logistics (KD & Local)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Livonia MI - Livonia, MI 48152Salary Range: $72,398.00 - $90,497.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day/1st Shift  Responsible for monitoring vendor performance, delivery efficiency, inventory and cost/budget analysis by using KPI report from vendors, also includes managing daily inbound operation for Local/KD area such as Account Payable and Damage and Exception management due to irregular handling.  This role supports management in summarizing data/cost of inbound logistics area and managing the daily operations by coordinating with the vendors.     % of time spent on each activity     PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 35% 1. Vendor (Carrier) Management    -Supplier performance monitoring    -KPI tracking, reporting and improving activities    -Bidding (RFQ) support   30% 2. Logistics Costs Analysis    -Monthly summarize and analysis    -KPI control    -Manages and creates master sheet for SOWs (Statement of Work) or BUs (Business Unit)    -Prepares material to discuss with concerned companies or departments      (INAC/ICTA, Engineering, Purchasing)   20% 3. Account Payable Operation    -Prepares required documents for ACH approval    -Collects and reviews invoices and supporting documents required for payment process    -Submits payment requests to accounting Department    -Maintains data for SAP-HANA    -Maintains payment records to support proper accounting control   10% 4. Inventory control    -Collects and summarizes information, creates actual inventory status and future perspective    -Manages and creates monthly reports   5% 5. Damage and Exception Management    -Communicates with stakeholders, warehouse operators, transportation providers, and insurance contacts    -Ensures damage cases are reported, documented, and processed within required timing    -Manages and validates repair costs and responsibility allocation for cases under ILNA scope    -Submits claims, accounting, and supporting documents accurately and on time    -Follows up on case status through closure and supports discussions of preventive actions for major incidents         Qualifications Reports to: Sr. Manager, KD Local Parts Custom Direct reports: N/A     EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING   Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent, with emphasis in accounting, finance or related discipline Minimum four years of experience or similar level of work experience in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment     KNOWLEDGE Broad understanding of business; knowledge of automobile industry and logistics desirable Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting     SKILLS & ABILITIES   Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment     PHYSICAL STANDARDS   The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less.