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Network Design Manager - Finish Vehicle Logistics

Auburn Hills, MI, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Job Details

Skills

Management
Service Level
Distribution
Performance Tuning
KPI
Data Analysis
Optimization
SAP
TM
OTM
Microsoft Power BI
Modeling
Demand Forecasting
Capacity Management
Business Cases
Return On Investment
Network
Collaboration
Manufacturing
Sales
Procurement
Negotiations
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Business Administration
FOCUS
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Network Design
Logistics
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Decision-making
Microsoft Excel
Communication
Leadership

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
8+ years of network design experience for logistics or related experience
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Strong Excel skills needed
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated change leadership attributes

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80183256
Position Id: 9d971267f7f7ddc79fb8da827cbe24cc
Posted 7 hours ago

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