Logistics Planner

Location:         Loveland, CO

Division:          Manufacturing

Compensation: $56,000 to $80,000

About Lightning

The Lightning team works with forward-thinking fleets to engineer, deliver, and manage full transportation electrification solutions, including vehicles, charging, data analysis, and energy infrastructure.

Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures zero-emission all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, chassis-cab models, and city transit buses. The Lightning products include best-of-class commercial EVs based on leading legacy platforms like the Ford Transit 350HD passenger and cargo vans, Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models, Ford F-59 step/food van, Ford F-550 cargo trucks and buses, Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward model, and 30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot transit buses.

Why join Us?

Here at Lightning, we focus on innovation, exceeding expectations, collaboration, integrity in our work, and respect for all.

We are a fast-growing company, and we just went public! This enables us to continue scaling our teams and capabilities while also maintaining our leadership within the commercial electric vehicle market. This is your opportunity to be an integral part of the team, working with like-minded professionals who are dedicated not only to making a difference in our world but also transforming the automotive industry.

About our Headquarters

We are headquartered in the heart of beautiful Northern Colorado!

Loveland is located just 45 minutes north of Denver/DIA; 40 minutes from Boulder; 35 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park; and only 15 minutes from Fort Collins, the home of Colorado State University. Whether you are an art lover, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, wildlife admirer, big-city dreamer, or just want to get away, Loveland is the ideal location; and Lightning eMotors is grateful to be a part of this wonderful city.

Visit us at: www.lightningemotors.com to learn more about our organization and living in Colorado!

Position Summary

 This position will work closely with Lightning’s Material Handlers and will coordinate work order planning and creation. This role is also responsible for inventory planning, cycle count planning, and coordinating paperwork within Lightning’s ERP, NetSuite. This role will also coordinate projects, creating efficiencies and coordinating Kanban set up.

Responsibilities

• Determine required materials and generate necessary work orders
• Ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials needed for production, coordinating with other departments to ensure production goals and timelines are aligned
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations
• Track production volume, monitoring customer demand
• Prepare cost estimates and performance reports
• Serve as a liaison for customers, suppliers, and distributors
• Other duties as assigned                                                                                         

Competencies

• Time management: Ability to plan time effectively, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all colleagues and customers. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.
• Analytical: You should be comfortable solving problems, adjust processes, and address part flow/movement.
• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exemplary service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. You should also be collaborative and exhibit a positive attitude toward your work and colleagues.
• Safety focused: You should keep safety in the forefront of your mind, demonstrating safe work practices and complying with safety procedures.

What we require: (education, experience, certifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or related/relevant role
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management and manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in material management systems

What we prefer: (education, experience, certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Inventory Management, or related field
• 4 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and experience providing IT support, including Office 365

Benefits offered:

Once hired, employees are offered generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Plan (if enrolled in medical plan)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (accrued)
• Paid holidays
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lightning eMotors is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.

Salary : $56,000 - $80,000