Vehicle Logistics Engineer - Services, Johannesburg

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible for planning and coordinating vehicle logistics operations, engineering logistics processes and ensuring fewer company resources are utilised while increasing profitability by using innovative methods to increase efficiency in areas such as transportation costs and time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Vehicle Logistics Supply Chain Engineering – managing the transportation of vehicles to different dealers (export & import)
Project Management
Track and ensure that the applicable Key Performance Indicator targets are achieved
Manage implementation of client's tender outcomes in client's logistics environment as well as the RFI/RFQ processes.
Conduct quarterly performance reviews of client's appointed suppliers and service providers and ensuring the KPIs are achieved
Provide support on client's logistics budgeting process
Calculate and supply accurate costings for all elements of the supply chain for normal and ad-hoc requests
Seek innovative cost saving solutions to meet annual cost reduction targets and recommend to client
Support client's regional logistics projects (i.e. New Vehicle Introduction)
Provide support on operational supply chain activities
Identify, implement, and manage new projects, subject to the prior written approval of clients
Design and implement, subject to client's prior written approval, new supply chain processes
Re-engineer clients supply chain flows to improve time, cost, and quality
Ensure that all office equipment is properly maintained, and office area is clean and presentable
Ensure department adheres to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Education/Requirements:
Grade 12 (or equivalent) with English fluency (Written and spoken)
Degree/Higher Diploma in Systems/Industrial Engineering/Similar
3 years industry or working experience.
Understanding of the Vehicle supply chain environment advantageous
Microsoft Project knowledge and experience
MS Office spreadsheets and graphics – strong excel skills.