Contractor Logistics - Logistics Engineer at Toyota

A vacancy exists within the customer service division and is based at the Parts Distribution Centre in Atlas Road. The incumbent of this position will fulfil the necessary requirements within the company to meet the objectives with regards to,

• Design and Development of Internal Planning functions.
• Design of conveyance activities
• Trolley/Packaging design
• Process design & optimization.
• Layout design & optimization
• Transport planning & Cost Management

DURATION

• 12 Months contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and proactively identify and resolve any issues or obstacles.
• Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility studies, and calculations to support warehouse design decisions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize warehouse operations, streamline processes, and enhance productivity.
• Report on warehouse space usage and conduct space creation projects.
• SHE Adherence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• NQF Level 6 (Min. 360 credits - Level 8 framework) Industrial / Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain Management / related
• Min. 2-3 years postgraduate experience in project management and engineering within automotive and/ distribution centre environment.
• Insight & expertise to initiate and implement successful Kaizen projects.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including material handling equipment, storage racking systems and conveyor systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and organizing
• Project Management
• Communication
• Technical knowledge and skills.
• Initiative
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving
• Quality and safety awareness
• Teamwork