Temporary Project Engineer: Logistics Department (1 Year FTC)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management firm seeks a qualified individual for a logistics planning role in Kariega, South Africa. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Logistics and 3 years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. This role involves planning and developing materials handling systems, maintaining logistics contracts, and creating material flow concepts. Proficiency in 3D CAD and MS Suite, along with strong analytical and communication skills, are essential. Knowledge of SAP systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Affirmative Action South African citizen required.
• 3 years experience with logistics processes in automotive manufacturing.
• 2 years as project engineer in logistics planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop material handling processes and systems.
• Maintain and control logistics planning contracts.
• Create logistics material flow concepts in production.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-starter with minimal supervision

Good planning and organizing abilities

Communication skills

Proficiency in 3D CAD

Full computer literacy in MS Suite

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics

Tools

SAP systems

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics
• 3 years of experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment
• 2 years of experience as a project engineer in logistics planning or an equivalent planning environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can operate on his/ her own, requiring minimal 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 with producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawings
• Full computer literacy in MS Suite packages (MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint and MS Word. Advanced MS Excel skills required)

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Experience with SAP systems in supply chain management will be advantageous
• German language proficiency is advisable, but not essential

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, design, develop, and introduce the provision, modification, and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes, and systems to optimise material flow from source to point of use, supporting production, P&A, and localisation and export projects in achieving their scheduled targets
• Analyse, maintain and control the various logistics planning contracts by liaising with the necessary group departments and external contractors to reduce costs and improve methods of control on an ongoing basis
• Conceiving, preparing and implementing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions
• Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialised facilities or logistics services based on the latest technological solutions
• Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnages, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requests
• Preparing detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects
• Preparing clear specifications for the RFQ process to obtain quotations from contractors or service providers
• Evaluating or adjudicating quotations and negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/ optimise specification and/ or quotes
• Preparing appropriation requests to justify and secure the release of funds for projects
• 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 projects, cost studies, parts localisation plans and export projects
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications for production parts
• Consultation with stakeholders, drafting and updating logistics service contract specifications
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with relevant role players to execute projects, functions or tasks