Material Planning & Logistic Officer

+ Job Description

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit

• Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions

• Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries

• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule

• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement

• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required

• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy

• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels

• Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy

• Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability

• Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization.

• Plan and co-ordinate logistics operations liaising with customers, internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers and transportation companies

• Manage and co-ordinate logistics including arranging transport, storage, delivery and arrange administration between suppliers and customers

• Produce logistics schedules and reports and communicate updates and any concerns to relevant parties

• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement

• Update and report on delivery, inventory levels and dispatch requirements

• Make recommendations in relation to optimal transport modes, routes or frequency

• Track shipments

• Assist in the selection of carriers/suppliers and keep all appropriate documentation and service level agreements

• Monitor carrier performance and handle performance issues and concerns within capability

• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery

• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues and refer to manager if and when required

• Ensure that inventory levels are maintained at appropriate levels and review ways to reduce stock levels and make cost savings

• Monitor stock movements

• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock

• Review opportunities for savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process

• Utilize and input to IT systems in place, developing new working methods when appropriate

• Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and accurate

• Maintain performance metrics and reports in order to provide meaningful logistics information and as a means of measuring and evaluating performance

++ Job Requirement 

- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Management
• 2+ years experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the automotive or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and automotive processes and components and of supply chain management
• Previous experience of materials planning & procurement ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel user
• Ability to analyze and manipulate technical and complex data and provide meaningful information