Brief Role DescriptionTo plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets. To analyse, maintain and control the various Logistics Planning Contracts by liaison with the necessary.Possible Tasks within this RolePlanning and preparing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnage, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requirements and corporate objectives.Defining detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.Preparing Enquiry Requests to obtain quotations from suppliers based on clear specificationsEvaluating adjudicated quotations then negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize specification and/or costs.Preparing appropriation requests to justify capital expenditure.Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate investment programs, cost studies, localization and export projects.Developing and introducing packaging specificationsDrafting and updating Logistics Material Handling Contract specifications after consultation with all stakeholdersConvening and chairing meetings as required with any/all roles.Qualification requirementsDegree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, LogisticsExperience3 years' experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.2 years' experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning or equivalent planning environmentEssentialsGood planning, organizing and decision-making abilities in order to meet tight deadlinesAble communicator with good written and verbal skills.Proficiency with producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawingsFull computer literacy in suite of Microsoft packages, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word. Advanced excel skills requiredAdded AdvantageExperience with SAP systems in Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.German language proficiency is advisable, but not essential.Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your updated CV and supporting docs to Caree-
