NSA Senior Parts Control at Nissan Motor Corporation

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

• Diploma/Degree: Mechanical/Industrial
• Business Science; B Comm; Purchasing & Logistics EXPERIENCE 3 to 5 years in Inventory Management, including MRP

Special Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY/CORE DESCRIPTION

• To maintain 100% availability of Imported (CKD/ Global) parts to support production plan

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge / skills/ attributes

• In depth knowledge of MRP Information search Comfortable in making decisions alone
• Inventory management Business Acumen Likes working with numbers, base decisions on facts and figures
• Knowledge of parts pipeline dynamics Conceptual thinking skills Critically evaluates info, looking for potential limitations, focuses upon errors
• Computer literacy (Microsft office), including advance excel Interpersonal skills Conventional, prefers well established methods
• Knowledge and understanding of logistics manufacturing processes Detail conscious Comfortable with doing routine / repetitive work
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards Planning skills Adaptable, adapting approach to different people
• Sound Financial knowledge Analytical skills including resolving problems with urgency Likely to take a long term view
• Knowledge of global best practices Project Management skills Focus on detail, likes to be methodical, organized and systematic
• Knowledge and understanding of purchasing and supplier processes Planning, organising and controlling skills Focus on getting things finished, persists until the job is done
• Basic knowledge of Engineering change flow. Managerial skills including good communication Rule following
• Team work Enjoys being busy and having lots to do
• Cross discipline skills Reaches conclusions relatively quickly

KPA / MAJOR ACTIVITIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Relations (internal & external) Liaise with local/ global suppliers and solve queries on releases/orders timeously Complete understanding of NSA business environment, policies and procedures
• People Management Ensure correct supplier audits, education and training to ensure conformance to Nissan standards and expectation Complete understanding of and commitment towards NSA strategy, vision and mission
• Critical part management Manage SLA's for operational areas Ability to ascertain the protocols followed within NSA
• Safety Stock Manage team performance to ensure daily targets & objectives are met Understanding of the importance of health and safety at work and your responsibility in relation to this
• Free Issue Recruit & select competent employees according to company policies & procedures Thorough understanding of disciplinary and grievance procedures within NSA and effectively apply /maintain them where needed
• Cost per unit Manage IR according to company policies & procedures Recognise the importance of fairness, impartiality and responding timelessly when dealing with disciplinary or grievance procedures
• New/ Run-out ratio Ensure development & training of employees (ILU Methpod) Capacity to maintain and follow set guidelines and references with regards to business operations
• Special orders parts Manage and control parts pipeline (replacement ordering according to set standards) Understanding of standards and processes as to implement them in the division
• Downtime and Cripples Ensure timeous pre-removal of parts to support production Ability to compile risk and contingency plans and implement them
• Obsolescence and Excess Stock Maintain buffer of loan damage and lost parts according to pre-arranged format Adeptness to deal with, supervise and interact with co-workers, contractors, suppliers and consultants