Consultant - Logistics; ERP​/SAP

Detroit, United States | Posted on 09/18/2025

Automotive Logistics Consultant (ERP/SAP Expert) Position Type:
Independent Consultant (1099 or LLC) Locations:
Continental United States

Travel Required:

85-100% Industry: Automotive

Our consultants are industry experts, providing tactical operational wins to OEMs and T1 Suppliers via extensive industry knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for making hands-on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly.

• Configure, maintain, and support ERP/SAP planning and scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or equivalent).
• Develop and manage master production schedules (MPS) to align with customer demand, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and capacity planning to avoid shortages or overproduction.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain continuity of supply.
• Analyze planning data to identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead workshops and training sessions for client stakeholders on SAP/ERP planning functionalities and best practices.
• Support ERP data integrity, master data management, and transaction accuracy for planning/scheduling activities.
• Provide documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term client self-sufficiency.

• 8+ years of experience in Master Planning, Scheduling, and Materials Management within manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on ERP/SAP expertise in planning/scheduling modules (PP, MM, APO, IBP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of production planning principles (MPS, MRP, CRP, finite/infinite scheduling).
• Experience analyzing capacity, lead times, and demand forecasts to develop executable schedules.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within ERP/Planning workflows.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
• Experience with automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume discrete manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement tools.
• SAP certification or equivalent ERP system training.
• Intellectually stimulating engagements, driving P&L results for OEMs and T1s throughout the USA
• First project deployed in 2001
• Over 1,000 Completed Projects
• 250+ Clients

Quality, Logistics & Production | Crisis Management / Critical Situations | Cost Reduction | HR Services