Our client in the motor industry is hiring for a Contractor Logistics – Planning Engineer. The role is within the New Model Projects (NMP) and Master Data area, specifically working on the Service Parts Prep Project. The position is based at the New Parts Distribution Centre located on Atlas Road.

This role reports to the NMP & Master Data Senior Manager/Manager and will focus primarily on NMP Service Parts Prep Activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• NQF level 6 (360 credits on level 8 framework) – Industrial / Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain Management or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Manufacturing
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate competence and skills to execute specific key accountabilities as outlined above, with particular emphasis on the development of SOP’s, Testing of Processes, Planning and execution of New Model and/or Continuous Improvement projects.
• Excellent Written and verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• A proactive, flexible, self-starter with the ability to work under pressure
• An out-of the box thinker with innovative Ideas
• Above average problem-solving skills
• Goal-orientated, quality and customer orientated
• Assertiveness
• Accurate information gathering and analysis
• Attention to detail
• Presentation and negotiation skills
• Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Evaluation and feedback

KPIs

• Creation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to manage and execute a project successfully.
• Audit existing SOPs with a view to continuously improve efficiencies.
• Development of functional specifications to support improvement ideas.
• Testing of developments and processes in various systems.
• Data Collection, Analysis, Reporting and Visualisation.
• Investigating processes, procedures, and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of supplier.
• Ability to manage suppliers.
• Effectively drive continuous improvement projects using Engineering principles.
• Working on various deliverables simultaneously