Automotive Logistics Consultant (ERP/SAP Expert)
Position Type: Independent Consultant (1099 or LLC)
Locations: Continental United States
Travel Required: 85-100%
Industry: Automotive
Our consultants are industry experts, providing tactical operational wins to OEMs and T1 Suppliers via extensive industry knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for making hands-on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly.
- Configure, maintain, and support ERP/SAP planning and scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or equivalent).
- Develop and manage master production schedules (MPS) to align with customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
- Ensure accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and capacity planning to avoid shortages or overproduction.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain continuity of supply.
- Analyze planning data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Lead workshops and training sessions for client stakeholders on SAP/ERP planning functionalities and best practices.
- Support ERP data integrity, master data management, and transaction accuracy for planning/scheduling activities.
- Provide documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term client self-sufficiency.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Master Planning, Scheduling, and Materials Management within manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on ERP/SAP expertise in planning/scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or similar).
- Strong understanding of production planning principles (MPS, MRP, CRP, finite/infinite scheduling).
- Experience analyzing capacity, lead times, and demand forecasts to develop executable schedules.
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within ERP/Planning workflows.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
- Experience with automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume discrete manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement tools.
- SAP certification or equivalent ERP system training.
Benefits
- Intellectually stimulating engagements, driving P&L results for OEMs and T1s throughout the USA
- Well-Established:
- First project deployed in 2001
- Over 1,000 Completed Projects
- 250+ Clients
- Global Footprint: Servicing 28 countries
Ambe is a triple-certified W/MBE (woman and minority owned business) Diversity Supplier continuing to grow its ecosystem and extend their expertise globally. We bring the right resource for supplier development, high-impact project management, holistic cost savings, lean manufacturing and quality systems/problem solving solutions.
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www.ambeeng.com