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Production and Logistics Planner

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.

• 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

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Pay will vary depending on experience.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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