Position title: Material Planning & Logistics Launch Lead (Launch Lead - MPL)
Working location: FVL Hai Duong Plant
Direct report to: MP&L Manager
II. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
1. Launch Project Management
- Team Leadership: Direct daily and strategic activities for the MPL launch team, including Product Specialists (PSGs).
- Schedule Management: Develop and execute the MPL Launch Master Schedule aligned with the overall Program Schedule.
- Representation & Escalation: Represent MPL in all gateway reviews and cross-functional launch meetings (DCC, AIM, OTG, Launch Director Reviews); proactively escalate critical issues to plant leadership.
2. Material Flow & Lean Plant Layout
- Flow Strategy: Develop and implement a synchronous, waste-free material flow strategy from suppliers to the production line.
- Lean Layouts: Collaborate with area leaders to design lean plant layouts meeting Ford Production System (FPS) standards.
- Sequencing & Delivery: Establish line-feeding, picking, and In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS)/Broadcast strategies.
3. Packaging, Racks & Dunnage Management
- Design & Test: Partner with MPL Engineers and suppliers to design, physically test, and formally certify new racks and dunnage.
- Issue Resolution: Resolve rack/dunnage quality and safety issues with plant launch leaders.
- Sustainability: Drive "greening" initiatives in packaging design with suppliers.
4. Systems, Data Integrity & Inventory Control
- System Readiness: Ensure timely setup and validation of MPL systems (CMMS3, WERS, NGAVS, QAD, Ariba, GPAM).
- BOM & Inventory: Validate Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy; manage parts "balance-out" and "system fill" to minimize obsolescence costs.
- Crib Management: Oversee the new model parts crib to guarantee parts availability for launch builds.
5. Financial Control & Process Compliance
- Budget & Freight: Manage the launch budget and review/approve Premium Freight costs.
- Internal Controls: Comply with corporate financial guidelines and data protection (GIS/PII).
- Continuous Improvement: Support 5S, Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives, and GAO audits.
III. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- On-Time Launch Milestones: 100% on-time delivery of launch vehicles/parts through all build phases up to OK2B and Job 1.
- MP&L Scorecard & Plant DOS Scorecard: Achieving or exceeding set targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment (SQDCME).
- Launch Budget & Premium Freight Control: Managing launch-related logistics expenses and premium freight within the approved budget limit.
- Inventory & Obsolescence Management: Maintaining optimal inventory levels before and after Launch (up to J1 + 90 days) with zero line-stops due to material shortages and minimized obsolescence costs.
Audit & Compliance: Achieving satisfactory ratings in GAO Internal Audits and 100% compliance with GIS, PII, and corporate control files.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Education: University Degree of Automotive, Automation, Mechanical engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics ….
Experience: at least 02 years.
Qualifications:
Good follow up, coordination and problem-solving skills
Good at MS office (Word/Excel/Power point/App..)
Fluently in reading, speaking, listening, and writing English.
Analyzing, planning, negotiating, decision making skill.
Working under high pressure, be careful.
Teamwork and drive for results.