Logistics Planner

Lear Corporation; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive technology leader is seeking a Logistics Planner for their facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of material planning experience, preferably in the automotive sector. Responsibilities include managing EDI accuracy, tracking orders, and ensuring supplier compliance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access to Learning and development opportunities

Opportunities to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Material planning experience using a recognized ERP system.
• Minimum 3 years material planning experience within manufacturing industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Validate EDI accuracy from the customer.
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Control

Data Entry

AS400

Transportation Management Systems

EDI

Microsoft Outlook

Warehouse Experience

Office Experience

Dispatching

Microsoft Excel

Logistics

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Driving the future of automotive. Were Lear For You.

Company Overview

Lear a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation operational excellence and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer smarter and more comfortable journeys. Lear headquartered in Southfield Michigan serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation

Position overview

We are looking for our next Logistics Planner to join our East London facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate EDI accuracy from the customer.
• Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
• To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
• Expedite orders using the standard transport mode.
• Ensure to monitor supplier on-time delivery. Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL / LCL requirements TOs forecasts etc) and that parts are shipped according to the required in plant due dates. Review and action delivery discrepancies.
• Populate and analyze material shortage reports.
• Escalate material or supply problems.
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your designated parts / suppliers.
• Work with the team on Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Flag the cycle counting of parts at risk that are needing review.
• Goods-in-transit backlog supplier stock holding and engineering change management.

Key skills and Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Material planning experience using a recognized ERP system preference will be given to an individual with SAP knowledge
• Material planning for complex supply chains for Europe Asia and America
• Experience in a planning up to 150 part numbers and / or 10 different suppliers
• Minimum 3 years material planning experience within a manufacturing industry automotive experience advantageous

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel advanced level advantageous. A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous. Supply chain understanding and management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate would display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work independently in an ever changing and pressurized environment. Highly effective problem solving and communication skills

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Access to Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Key Skills

• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Data Entry
• AS400
• Transportation Management Systems
• EDI
• Microsoft Outlook
• Warehouse Experience
• Office Experience
• Dispatching
• Microsoft Excel
• Logistics

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1