Manager Outbound Logistics Engineering at Nissan Motor Corporation

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Finding innovative cost saving solutions to meet annual cost reduction targets
• Re-engineering of flows to improve Time, Cost and Quality
• Support Regional vehicle logistics projects
• Lead RFQ Projects

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering and/or SimilaR
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Logistics Engineering Environment
• 2 years People Management experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Outbound Logistics Supply Chain Engineering:
• Continuously identify improvements, raise and manage the required projects to realize the improvements
• Supply Chain Re-engineering
• Managing Tenders and Contracts
• Support the Logistics Budgeting process
• Liaison with NSA, Alliance and AMI Logistics teams and initiate cost reduction
• Outbound Logistics information systems development
• Liaising with Service providers
• Project Management:
• Ensuring that Project delivery is achieved in-line with customer expectations
• Managing various projects at a given time
• Strategy:
• Benchmarking with other Nissan and Renault Logistics engineering entities
• Use Supply Chain Strategy Pillars to improve Quality, Cost, Time and Delivery
• Continuous improvements
• People Management:
• Manage a diverse group of people that form part of various project teams
• Motivate and drive the team to deliver the Project objectives
• Stakeholder Management

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Self- motivated with proven ability in the application of problem solving skills for root cause analysis and concern resolutioN
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for leadership in cross-functional teams, internal reporting at all levels
• Knowledge and understanding Supply Chain Engineering
• Project management and Budgeting Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Tendering Process (RFQ)
• Knowledge and understanding of Customs, Carrier and Port & Rail operations

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES

• Comfortable in using negotiations and changing other people's views
• Enjoys analyzing statistical information
• Base decisions on facts and figures
• Considerate towards others
• Evaluates information and processes looking for potential limitations
• Problem Solving abilities: What, Why, When and How?
• Innovative: constantly trying to improve current methods and procedures
• Highly detail conscious, ability to ask questions