REQUIREMENTS
Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics or Purchasing
3 years experience with logistics processes within a manufacturing environment
At least 18 months experience in Project Management
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter who can operate on his/ her own requiring minimum supervision and able to operate under pressure
Good planning, organizing and decision-making abilities to meet tight deadlines
Able communicator with good written and verbal skills
Proficiency in producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawings
Full computer literacy in the suite of Microsoft packages, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word
Advanced MS Excel skills required
ADDED ADVANTAGE
Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP systems in Supply Chain Management
German language proficiency
RESPONSIBILITIES
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, localization and export projects in achieving their scheduled targets
Analyze, maintain and control the various logistics planning contracts by liaison with the necessary departments and external contractors to reduce costs and improve methods of control on an ongoing basis
Planning 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
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
Defining detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring
Preparing enquiry requests to obtain quotations from suppliers
Evaluating adjudicated quotations and then negotiating with suppliers
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 specifications
Drafting and updating logistics material handling contract specifications
#J-18808-Ljbffr