Logistics Principal Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

 At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position: 
The Supply Chain Management Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization, and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America.

The CLC will drive direction with Contracted Logistics Leadership to ensure daily, monthly, and yearly targets are met then root cause and countermeasures applied when gaps occur.

Responsible to assist the department in achieving strategic objectives, manage related KPIs, personnel, and performance to support and promote Honda’s long-term objectives related to the transition to BEV. Network with business partners outside of core department to break down barriers and link 3PL leadership and stakeholders for greater output.

Responsibilities include:

Manages a team of 25+ indirect 3PL to ensure Receiving and Delivery processes meet the Plant daily production requirements, while meeting both Plant and Department Safety, Quality, and Delivery KPIs. Taking accountability of the 3PL and address medium to high complexity problems with team members and communicates progress & gaps with Department and Division leaders.

Drives initiatives which align with SCM strategy and manages Contracted Logistic Companies operational performance including safety, receiving, delivery, return flow, and shipping processes. Track, communicate, root cause and countermeasure KPI gaps across 3PL business

Lead for department initiatives such as business plan, FSI (loss elimination) to gain or share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and foster engagement. Manage professional communication networks with other production departments to collaboration activity and close business gaps between departments.

Demonstrate solid base of operational knowledge, using experience and knowledge to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of task within area of expertise. Execute activities/tasks to achieve strategic objectives.
Required Experience:

8+ years of experience

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business or a Supply Chain Related Degree 

Other job-specific skills:  

Critical problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks/ projects in order of importance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Good understanding of parts flow, logistics, and delivery systems from a production aspect.

Additional Position Factors:

• Position is a mixture of open office environment and going to the spot: trailer yard, warehouse or production floor.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines
• Expected to work between 40-50 hours per week.  
• Minimal travel requirements

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.