Manager, Parts Distribution & Logistics

About Fisker Inc.  

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store. 

Role Overview

As the Manager, Parts Distribution & Logistics, you will provide logistics expertise and leadership of parts initiatives and warehousing, on a national and global level.  This will include driving optimal service levels with business partners and unrivalled customer experience with high fill rates.  This position will play a key role in driving continuous improvement (Kaizen) throughout the logistics chain.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the right parts are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required in the most cost effective and environmentally friendly way. You will oversee parts warehousing/depot implementation and transportation of parts.  Additionally, you will champion multiple initiatives including developing a parts system, pricing, and supporting the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to deliver performance. 

Responsibilities

  • Define operational processes and systems required to support the implementation and ongoing parts management including the procurement of parts depot or warehousing facilities.  
  • Facilitate parts depot projects including the startup and launch, determine regional gaps in operating capabilities and support internal stakeholders. 
  • Plan, design, and optimize facility utilization by maximizing inventory slotting and production flow, while achieving greater densities of inventory stored per sq. ft. and high service center fill rates.
  • Develop, standardize, and deploy the structure that is integrated within global supply chain and minimizes total cost while providing superior customer service. 
  • Oversee and manage strategic alliances with third party logistics services for transportation and warehousing. Serve as contract manager (incl. invoice approval), review and address opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify and implement initiatives for tactical optimization of daily operations, process, and systems for efficiency of transport, warehouse, or service center capacity. 
  • Partner with sales and service operations in resource planning and process execution, regarding sales forecasting, inventory level and supply chain management.
  • Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results with remediation plans. 
  • Work closely with internal teams, partners, and different service providers to optimize customer communication, process flow and parts availability planning with the app and CRM.

Basic Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required. 
  • 5 years of combined experience in service parts and logistics – implementing new warehouse / distribution centers, including system implementation and inventory management.
  • Demonstrated experience and track record to develop and deliver optimized supply chain solutions.
  • Aftersales operations experience working in service parts logistics cross-functional teams, managing programs, and process development.
  • Proven trainer/facilitator expertise with knowledge of service department operations, roles, practices, processes, and KPIs.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.   Power BI experience a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Independent / Self Starting.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • Good working ethic and team player.
  • Eager to learn.  Lifelong learner.
  • Fluent spoken and written English.
  • Knowledgeable in PDCA process.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences

  • Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.
  • Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and align the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
  • Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.
  • Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
  • Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
  • Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.

Additional Requirements

Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department

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