LOGISTICS FLOW SUPERVISOR

May be specialized in a specific area of expertise (Internal or external flows, receiving/shipping, warehouses….)

• Contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of the internal flows :
  
  

 Analyze material flows and scheduling processes to accelerate the physical flows.

 Support the design, development, and/or improvement of tools, equipments, packaging, and/or flow organization for an

assigned area.

 Provide technical support for specific plant operations (Layout, new project, value stream analysis...).

 Troubleshoot problems and implement solutions to maintain the continuity of the production flow.

 Design flow processes within schedules and budget parameters.

 Monitor and debug new methods and procedures.

 Support activities to achieve and maintain the Quality System and Valeo 5000.

 Actively participate in and support the implementation of the Valeo Production System (VPS).

• Contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of the external flows :
  
  

 Analyze flows of materials, inventory and scheduling processes to accelerate the physical flows.

 Propose, evaluate, direct the design, development, and/or improvement of tools, equipment, and/or

transportation/storage processes for an assigned area.

 Implement, control and manage the visual reorder system and or pull flow system.

 Provide technical support for specific plant operations (Layout, new project, value stream analysis...).

 Design transportation processes within timeframe and budget parameters.

 Support activities to achieve and maintain the Quality Standards and the safety standards.

 Actively participate in and support the implementation of the Valeo Production System (VPS).

• Contribute the budget and costs reduction plan and follow up of the external flows activities :
  
  

 Participate in negotiation with carriers companies in co-ordination with Purchasing

 Propose logistics protocols with suppliers in co-operation with Supply Chain schedulers and Purchasing.

 Meet the Carriers contacts on a regular basis (once a quarter at least).

 Provide data for transportation indicators and analysis for follow up costs and budget building.

 Measure the costs of transportation for each inbound and outbound flow. Propose action plans to reduce the costs.

• Troubleshoot problems and implement solutions to maintain the continuity of the production flows :
  
  

 On a regular basis, communicate complete, precise & reliable information to the carriers contacts. Adapt the chosen

method of communication to the level of the carriers contact.

 Alert material and production control in the event of a crisis, to define priorities with the carriers & internally

(management, supply chain team), follow the evolution of any associated action plans. If necessary, escalate.

 Make sure that there is a backup for each carrier & train the backup on the way to manage the carriers’ account; ensure

that during holidays the position is covered & that carriers are notified in advance of the absence and informed of the

person that will be temporarily managing the carriers’ account.