Autotube Limited, a progressive and growing auto parts manufacturer located in
Strathroy. Autotube manufactures and sells parts directly to General Motors, Stellantis, Ford and Toyota.
As a result of Autotube’s expected growth, we have a need for a
Production and Logistics Planner. Autotube prides itself on being a larger, family-owned business that provides a flexible and accommodating working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Pack and Assembly supervisor to schedule and prioritize jobs through work cells & outside operations to best meet customer requirements.
- Communicates with customer when there is a possible container shortage, and is responsible for ensuring containers are available when needed to make shipments.
- Overall responsibility for any shipping violations and coordinates any follow ups and subsequent corrective actions.
- Manage, execute, and test any customer label requirements and changes.
- Works collaboratively with the Pack and Assembly team to design packaging requirements and work through the customer approval process.
- Main point of contact with customers to coordinate shipping plans and any deviations to planned shipping methods.
- Works closely with the Materials Co-Ordinators in both of our plants to identify problems or bottlenecks that may cause either delays or missing shipments. Proactively communicating with customers to develop a shipping plan.
- Back up to the Materials Co-Ordinator position to cover absences.
- Review and follow up on cell demand and capacity adjustment requests from customers. Work with operations to communicate the appropriate action to the customer.
- Diligently reviewing customer order changes obtained through EDI daily and following up with the customer on any significant adjustments.
- Responsible for notifying internal team of these schedule changes and ensuring there is enough material in house to meet the shipments.
- Takes appropriate action on any missed or short shipments including investigation into the reasoning and informing customer of mitigation and ship plan.
- Responsible for outbound customs documentation requirements
- Responsible for any NAFTA surveys and documentation requests
- Responsible for any surveys related to CTPAT requirements
- Statutory Holiday work is typically required where Canadian holidays are not aligned with our customers in the United States.
- Responsible for setting up any special package shipments for office staff, including special Proto orders.
- Confirm shipment schedules in customer portals by required deadlines and ensure there are no flags for late shipments. Dispute any if necessary.
Successful candidates will have:
- College or University degree
- Exceptional knowledge and proficiency in Excel
- 3-5 years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Manufacturing background
- Proven record of continuous improvement and trouble shooting
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package. Pay will vary depending on experience.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
How to Apply: 