Logistics Methods Engineer (Warehouse) at Alstom

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Gibela Rail Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Logistics Methods Engineer (Warehouse) on a fixed term contract to be based in Dunnottar, Nigel.

The role report to the Logistics Methods Manager.

Purpose

The successful candidate will define internal and external flows for the operations:

• Define and implement contractual agreements / commitments on logistic and packaging specifications with the suppliers.
• Anticipate, define and coordinate operational processes such as transportation optimization or logistics process and methods analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement culture to minimize costs and material preservation.
• PFEP analysis and racking configuration for space optimisation in the warehouse
• Define Milk Run concepts to drive cost reductions and efficient stock turns.

Responsibilities

• In charge of defining warehouse processes and rollout
• Optimize internal and external logistics flows and manage gaps with corrective action plan.
• In charge of defining and contractualizing logistics and packaging specifications with suppliers.
• Responsible for warehouse space optimisation and maintain efficient flow of material
• Define and maintain a plan for every part “PFEP”.
• Define warehouse binning strategy.
• Define warehouse method times (Receiving, Kitting, Outbound).
• Propose returnable packaging in order to optimize transportation costs with suppliers and ensure just in time deliveries according to production line requirements.

Inbound and Outbound

• Support the production line by working closely with the warehouse and industrial departments in order to implement supply routes.
• Ensure material preservation from supplier shipment to production line delivery, through definition of packaging, trolley and handling methods.
• Manage continuous improvement in order to meet lean manufacturing objectives.
• Design a Kitting trolley that facilitates space optimisation and parts proximity.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B-Tech Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Lean manufacturing industrial environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes in warehouse and material flows.

Technical Competencies

• ERP System : SAP (Warehouse Management).
• Ability to work on VISIO and CAD.
• Advanced computer skills.