Supply Chain / Warehouse Manager

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found on hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, France, Spain, China, and the U.S. 

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at us.aesc-group.com.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Supply Chain / Warehouse Manager to support our Florence, South Carolina based facility. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Supply Chain / Warehouse Manager will initially join the core project team responsible for the new Florence, SC plant launch. This role will be responsible for helping to develop the process standards and related training for establishing the warehouse.   After the production launch, the main function of the position will be transitioned to managing the operations supporting lithium-ion battery production by leading a team of logistics associates and material handlers in a manner that facilitates the strategic use of company resources. This position will have oversight of dock operations, trailer lot audits, systematic material movements, shipment of customer orders, receipt of incoming trailers and tracking/ordering packaging material needed to support customer shipments. This role will be involved in arranging logistics and creating shipping paperwork for customer orders, component part returnable containers, and any other items that need to be shipped from the facility. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.  

• Establishing a warehouse and strategy to ensure optimum product flow and storage of materials.
• Ensures safety is always the number one priority; promotes a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines.
• Manages departmental budgeting, planning and approval processes.  Tracks actual spending to budget.
• Manages all shipments to ensure on-time delivery. 
• Material, component and packaging order/delivery management.
• Oversees foreign trade zone activities.    
• Validates invoices from Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) against contract/rate cards.  Mitigates the risk of overpaying for logistics services.  Communicates with 3PL to make improvements to processes.
• Monthly Cost Forecasting.  Forecasts the following month spend based off non-invoiced shipments.
• Manages inventory levels; ensuring production availability, adherence to budget and reporting accuracy.
• Pulls all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Communicates changes to Production Control (PC).
• Oversees part changes related to new models or material changes.
• Interfaces with related departments to solve purchasing, technical, quality, accounting, and shipping issues. 
• Investigates and resolves issues associated with suppliers regarding labeling, packaging, receiving, quality, invoicing, and transportation. 
• Manages physical inventories, including reconciliation in SAP / MES systems and compliance with audit requirements.
• Monitors, analyzes, and makes improvements based on daily tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contributes to the execution of the hiring plan by helping to update job descriptions and postings, interviewing candidates, and participating in hiring decisions.
• Updates job descriptions and postings according to the hiring plan, organize interviews, interview candidates, and participate in hiring decisions.
• Assists in creating master training plan along with an evaluation system in accordance w