New Vacancies at Lear Corporation

Responsibilities :

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SAP MRP system
• Comply with schedule for periodic BOM audits; and ensure timeous closure of findings
• Lead and implement engineering changes, with minimal investment and a drive for zero obsolescence
• Ensure effective process planning with the goal to maximize resource utilization
• Update and maintain standard work instructions (SWI)
• Conduct method and time studies as a tool to optimize resource planning
• Review and manage Process FMEA using APiS software
• Assume responsibility for the receipt and accurate control of patterns and/or CAD data
• Generate cutting programs to create cut-parts for the manufacture of trim covers
• Where needed, ensure cutting dies are manufactured according to customer specifications and/or CAD data
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure adherence to latest engineering revision levels
• Update and maintain plant layout drawings using AutoCAD
• Assume responsibility for the submission of BOMs to IMDS and liaise with IMDS team for approvals
• Comply with all relevant Lear procedures and policies

Educational Requirements :

• NDip / B-Tech Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (or any equivalent qualification)
• 3 – 5 years working experience
• A proven track record in the automotive industry

Special Requirements :

• Good communication skills
• Be able to function autonomously
• Knowledge of Lectra and Gerber cutting machines would be beneficial
• A solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial
• Knowledge of the following software's would be beneficial: SAP MRP system; APiS FMEA; AutoCAD
• Have a firm grasp of the MS Office package

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Responsibilities :

• To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
• Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
• Expedite orders using the standard transport mode
• Escalate material or supply problems. Ensure to monitor on-time delivery.
• Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL/ LCLrequirements –TO’s, forecasts, etc)
• Review and action delivery discrepancies
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your parts
• Work with the team on CIP’s
• Cycle count control of parts at risk/ needing review
• Supplier management

Educational Requirements :

• Tertiary qualification is essential.

Related experience :

• Good administrative experience and computer skills is essential.  A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous. Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience within the automotive environment is essential.

Special Requirements :

• The ideal candidate would display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  The ability to work independently. Good communicator.

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Position Overview:

A great new position has opened up in our East London Plant as Material Planner as part of our Logistics team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
• Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
• Expedite orders using the standard transport mode
• Escalate material or supply problems. Ensure to monitor on-time delivery.
• Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL/ LCLrequirements –TO’s, forecasts, etc)
• Review and action delivery discrepancies
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your parts
• Work with the team on CIP’s
• Cycle count control of parts at risk/ needing review
• Supplier management 

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Good administrative experience and computer skills is essential. 
• A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience within the automotive environment is essential. 
• The ideal candidate would display a  high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
•  The ability to work independently.
•  Good communicator.
• Tertiary qualification is essential.