_{10th July, 2025}

Director of PC&L – U.S. Operations
�� Location: Saginaw County, Michigan
A global Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Director of PC&L (Production Control & Logistics) to lead internal supply chain and materials flow across its U.S. manufacturing operations. This leadership role is responsible for aligning logistics strategies with corporate goals, driving inventory optimization, and advancing digital transformation across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end internal supply chain and materials flow across U.S. plants.
• Develop and execute transformation strategies balancing short-term execution and long-term goals.
• Drive agility, innovation, and continuous improvement across logistics functions.

Inventory Optimization

• Oversee inventory performance across sites; align to strategic inventory targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce inventory variance through convergence and process improvements.
• Collaborate with purchasing and sales to enhance visibility and responsiveness.
• Optimize bonded warehouse usage to support regional logistics strategy.

Process Improvement

• Drive lean material flow systems, SOP deployment, and proactive alert processes.
• Champion pull systems, line feeding, and Just-in-Time practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Launch & Layout Planning

• Support early-stage logistics planning for new product launches and facility layouts.
• Ensure PC&L readiness and risk mitigation in program ramp-ups.
• Collaborate on cost-effective sourcing and material flow design.

Transportation & Cost Efficiency

• Manage regional transportation operations with a focus on cost, service, and reliability.
• Oversee continuous improvement of transport management systems (TMS).

People & Performance Management

• Lead and mentor PC&L managers across sites on recruitment, training, and performance.
• Build a high-performance, accountable, and innovative team culture.
• Continuously improve structure, efficiency, and process effectiveness.

Customer & Supplier Collaboration

• Foster strategic relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure logistics resilience.
• Represent PC&L in cross-functional and customer-facing initiatives.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Manage labor, materials, and transportation budgets within PC&L.
• Drive cost control and operational efficiency.

Digitalization & Automation

• Lead vision and rollout of logistics digital transformation including AGVs/AMRs.
• Deploy real-time dashboards and ERP systems to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Align logistics digital strategy with broader corporate transformation goals.

Qualifications
Required:

• 10+ years in logistics, supply chain, or plant operations leadership across multiple sites
• Strong experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, and lean logistics
• Effective communicator with experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Proficient with MRP systems (QAD preferred), Microsoft Office, and logistics data tools
• Working knowledge of CPI, FMEA, and quality assurance systems

Preferred:

• Experience leading ERP or logistics automation initiatives
• Familiarity with AGV/AMR implementation and dashboard-based performance tools

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

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