Project Engineer (Logistics)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel is seeking a Project Engineer (Logistics) in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on implementing logistics requirements for new projects, planning warehouse layouts, and developing packaging specs for local, export, and CKD parts.

We require a mechanical/industrial/ logistics degree, 3+ years in logistics within automotive manufacturing, and 2+ years of project management experience. CAD and MS Office skills are essential, with strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office; advanced MS Excel skills will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of material handling, packaging and BNK, SGK, CAPEX and SEK costing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of automotive procedures and systems to analyze, plan, develop, implement and maintain various contracts will an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Implement logistics requirements for new projects, production requests, divisional upgrades and approved improvement initiatives.
• Prepare production and warehouse concepts, layouts, drawings and material handling solutions.
• Develop packaging specifications for local, export, and CKD parts.
• Manage projects, suppliers, contracts, timelines and BNK, SGK, CAPEX and SEK budgets.
• Prepare enquiry requests, tenders, appropriations, and purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate acceptance, testing, and handover of logistics equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain logistics material handling contracts.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independence

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Eng./Industrial Eng./Logistics

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Project Engineer (Logistics) job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management or Procurement Management
• Minimum 3 years' experience in logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Engineer in Logistics Planning or a similar environment, with 2 years' Project Management experience

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and MS Office; advanced MS Excel skills will be advantageous
• Knowledge of material handling, packaging and BNK, SGK, CAPEX and SEK costing principles
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently
• Knowledge of automotive procedures and systems to analyze, plan, develop, implement and maintain various contracts will an added advantage

Key Performance Areas:

• Implement logistics requirements for new projects, production requests, divisional upgrades and approved improvement initiatives
• Prepare production and warehouse concepts, layouts, drawings and material handling solutions
• Develop packaging specifications for local, export, and CKD parts
• Manage projects, suppliers, contracts, timelines and BNK, SGK, CAPEX and SEK budgets
• Prepare enquiry requests, tenders, appropriations, and purchase requisitions
• Coordinate acceptance, testing, and handover of logistics equipment and facilities
• Develop and maintain logistics material handling contracts
• Liaise with internal departments and external contractors