Network Design Manager - Finish Vehicle Logistics

Auburn Hills, MI, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 6 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Network Design
  • Management
  • Service Level
  • Distribution
  • Performance Tuning
  • KPI
  • Data Analysis
  • Optimization
  • SAP
  • TM
  • OTM
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Modeling
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Capacity Management
  • Business Cases
  • Return On Investment
  • Network
  • Collaboration
  • Manufacturing
  • Sales
  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Negotiations
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Presentations
  • Insurance

Summary

The Network Design Manager is responsible managing a team for designing, optimizing, and continuously improving the end-to-end logistics network for finished vehicles. This role ensures cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable transport solutions from manufacturing plants and ports to dealerships or end customers, while maintaining service level targets and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Network Strategy & Design
  • Develop and optimize finished vehicle distribution networks (plant ? port ? yard ? dealer)
  • Conduct network modeling and scenario analysis to support new product launches, plant expansions, or market shifts
  • Design multimodal transportation solutions (road, rail, sea)
  • Evaluate location strategies for ports, yards, and distribution hubs
2. Cost & Performance Optimization
  • Analyze transportation costs, lead times, and service performance
  • Identify cost-saving initiatives through route optimization, consolidation, and modal shifts
  • Monitor KPIs such as delivery lead time, damage rates, dwell time, and yard utilization
3. Data Analysis & Modeling
  • Use optimization tools and software (e.g., Llamasoft, SAP TM, OTM, Power BI, Excel modeling)
  • Perform demand forecasting and capacity planning
  • Build business cases and ROI analyses for network changes
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Procurement, and Regional Logistics teams
  • Work with 3PLs, ocean carriers, rail operators, and trucking providers
  • Support contract negotiations with data-driven insights
5. Risk Management & Compliance
  • Assess risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and port congestion
  • Ensure compliance with trade regulations, safety standards, and OEM requirements
  • Develop contingency and resilience plans

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you?ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That?s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

    • An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
    • An employer contribution, even if you don?t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan refinancing programs
    • 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you?re not just building a career - you?re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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  • Dice Id: appfeed
  • Position Id: 4268_5001190144906
  • Posted 13 hours ago
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