Logistics Planner

Are you interested in being part of an innovative, growing company with a family oriented culture? Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) is hiring in Auburn, AL! We are looking for a Logistics Planner with manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive field. RAPA offers the following benefits: Primary & Secondary medical coverage Supplemental Insurance coverage Dental coverage 401-K with a company match Paid time off 11 Paid Holidays per year Potential Bonus opportunities Company paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Planning and implementation of logistics concepts and material flows Prepares the logistics concepts for new projects and for changes in current projects Attend Project meetings and support in Logistics related topics Conception, development and sourcing of loading carriers and packaging suppliers Analysis and evaluation of customer-specific receivables Collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams to achieve strategic corporate goals Planning and conceptual design of "internal" logistics and of material flows within production halls Independently responsible for the preparation and adherence to the budget in the relevant area of responsibility Responsible for maintaining and updating VP Packaging Instructions. Responsible for maintaining and updating PD Packaging Instructions. Responsible for supplier communication and management. The jobholder is responsible for compliance with the environmental and occupational safety regulations as well as all relevant official and legal regulations Understanding and tracking tariff policies Responsible for packaging inventory Other duties as assigned. Skills, Education and Experience Successfully completed studies in business economies with a focus on logistics or comparable education / other professional qualifications (business or supply chain) Ideally multiple years of experience in the automotive sector as well as in logistics Cost and responsibility awareness as well as a systematic and structured working processes Ability to work in a team Basic Skills in ERP-Software Well above normal verbal and written communication skills. Articulate, professional appearance and use of time management. Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.