Logistics Planner at Lear Corporation

Position overview:

• We are looking for our next Logistics Planner to join our East London facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate EDI accuracy from the customer.
• Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
• To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
• Expedite orders using the standard transport mode.
• Ensure to monitor supplier on-time delivery.
• Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL/ LCL requirements – TO’s, forecasts, etc) and that parts are shipped according to the required in plant due dates. Review and action delivery discrepancies.
• Populate and analyze material shortage reports.
• Escalate material or supply problems.
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your designated parts / suppliers.
• Work with the team on Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Flag the cycle counting of parts at risk that are needing review.
• Goods-in-transit, backlog, supplier, stock holding and engineering change management.

Key skills and Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification is advantageous.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Material planning experience using a recognized ERP system, preference will be given to an individual with SAP knowledge
• Material planning for complex supply chains for Europe, Asia and America
• Experience in a planning up to 150 part numbers and/or 10 different suppliers
• Minimum 3 years material planning experience within a manufacturing industry, automotive experience advantageous

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, advanced level advantageous.
• A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous.
• Supply chain understanding and management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate would display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently in an ever changing and pressurized environment.
• Highly effective problem solving and communication skills