Vehicle Logistics Engineer - Services

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a Logistics Operations Coordinator. This role involves managing vehicle transportation, ensuring KPIs are met, and designing supply chain processes to improve efficiency. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and a degree in engineering, alongside 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, with understanding of the vehicle supply chain advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 years industry or working experience required.
• Understanding of the Vehicle supply chain environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation of vehicles to different dealers.
• Track and ensure KPI targets are achieved.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews of suppliers.
• Design and implement new supply chain processes.

Skills

English fluency (Written and spoken)

Microsoft Project knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Degree/Higher Diploma in Systems/Industrial Engineering/Similar

Job description

Overview

Responsible for planning and coordinating vehicle logistics operations, engineering logistics processes and ensuring fewer company resources are utilised while increasing profitability by using innovative methods to increase efficiency in areas such as transportation costs and time.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Logistics Supply Chain Engineering – managing the transportation of vehicles to different dealers (export & import)
• Project Management
• Track and ensure that the applicable Key Performance Indicator targets are achieved
• Manage implementation of client’s tender outcomes in client’s logistics environment as well as the RFI/RFQ processes.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews of client’s appointed suppliers and service providers and ensuring the KPIs are achieved
• Provide support on client’s logistics budgeting process
• Calculate and supply accurate costings for all elements of the supply chain for normal and ad-hoc requests
• Seek innovative cost saving solutions to meet annual cost reduction targets and recommend to client
• Support client’s regional logistics projects (i.e. New Vehicle Introduction)
• Provide support on operational supply chain activities
• Identify, implement, and manage new projects, subject to the prior written approval of clients
• Design and implement, subject to client’s prior written approval, new supply chain processes
• Re-engineer clients supply chain flows to improve time, cost, and quality
• Ensure that all office equipment is properly maintained, and office area is clean and presentable
• Ensure department adheres to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Qualifications

• Education/Requirements:
• Grade 12 (or equivalent) with English fluency (Written and spoken)
• Degree/Higher Diploma in Systems/Industrial Engineering/Similar
• 3 years industry or working experience.
• Understanding of the Vehicle supply chain environment advantageous
• Microsoft Project knowledge and experience
• MS Office spreadsheets and graphics – strong excel skills.