CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions
- Collect, organize, and maintain PFEP information with plant teams, including demand, lead times, replenishment settings, packaging, storage, and points of use.
- Prepare recurring inventory reports using established templates; check data for completeness and accuracy and flag unusual results for review.
- Assist with analysis of raw material, purchased components, work-in-process, and finished goods to identify shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving inventory.
- Compile cycle-count results, track count completion, and help document variances; support physical inventory preparation and follow-up activities.
- Help trace inventory discrepancies through receiving, production reporting, transfers, scrap, and shipping transactions with experienced team members.
- Gather planning parameters and compare them with approved standards; document potential gaps for review by the manager and plant Materials team.
- Participate in plant assessments and improvement workshops; take process observations, maintain action logs, and follow up on assigned tasks.
- Help update work instructions and training materials; assist with the rollout of approved process changes under the direction of COE and plant leads.
- Support trade compliance documentation for the Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization Manager, including country-of-origin and shipment records.
- Support material-availability, capacity, and inventory-bank studies by gathering data and completing defined analyses; submit findings for review.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and practical experience.
- Zero to two years of relevant experience; recent graduates, internships, co-ops, and relevant project work are welcome.
- Basic understanding of inventory or supply chain concepts and a willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas; willingness to develop pivot-table, lookup, and data-analysis skills.
- Attention to detail, clear communication, task organization, and willingness to ask questions and raise issues promptly.
Preferred Experience
- Internship, co-op, or hands-on exposure to manufacturing, warehousing, production planning, or inventory control.
- Exposure to an ERP system such as QAD, or to inventory transactions and cycle counting; QAD experience is not required.
- Exposure to pivot tables, lookups, Power Query, or Power BI. Professional certifications are not required.
Skills & Competencies
Curious, dependable, and comfortable learning on the plant floor. Checks work carefully, accepts feedback, and follows assigned actions through to completion.
Working Relationships & Accountability
Works under the Systems & Excellence Manager’s guidance and supports plant Materials teams. The manager reviews analyses and recommendations. This role does not independently approve inventory adjustments, master-data changes, or policy changes.
Performance Measures
Accuracy and timeliness of assigned reports, PFEP data completeness, action-log upkeep, completion of assigned tasks, and demonstrated development of inventory, Excel, and QAD skills.
Work Environment & Travel
Based in the Auburn Hills, MI main office, with 50% travel to CSP facilities, including overnight stays, for assessments, workshops, training, and implementation. Work includes office analysis and on-site activity in manufacturing environments. Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements.
If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!