Logistics Planner

Position description / overview:

Based in East London, within a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier, the Logistics Planner reports to the Logistics Manager

Minimum Requirements / Experience:

Relevant tertiary qualification

5+ years’ experience within automotive manufacturing

Working knowledge of industry software/system advantageous

Responsibilities:

To place weekly raw material orders with suppliers

Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base

Expedite order using the standard transport mode

Escalate material or suppler problems. Ensure to monitor on-time delivery

Ensure that all import requirements are met (FCL/LCL requirements – TO’s, forecasts etc)

Review and action delivery discrepancies

Manage excess and obsolescence management

Engineering change management

Work with the team on CIPs

Cycle count control of parts at risk / needing review

Supplier management

Competencies / Skills:

Good administrative experience

Strong computer skills

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Able to work independently

Strong communicator