Job Description

Our client is an Automotive Components manufacturer in East London. They specialise in manufacturing complex assemblies for car body and crash protection vehicle parts. Their core competence lies in the development and implementation of light-weight solutions for the automotive industry. As a globally active network, they manufacture innovative parts made of steel and other metals for international customers. With roughly 5,000 employees and 14 production sites worldwide, this company generates a sales volume of more than 1,300 million euros in Europe, China, the United States and South Africa.

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To ensure that all records are maintained relating to the Supply Chain Process Flow of the company

The scope is as follows:- *Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services *Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle *Coordinate the processing of all customer call offs into the MRP system - verify content and plausibility *Manage compliance to processes in all activities (purchasing, receiving, stock movement, dispatch, admin and systems) *Ensure optimum logistical performance by having the correct raw material in place, on time at the right price to support what needs to be produced *Ensure the highest customer satisfaction *Ensure xe2x80x9cOTIFxe2x80x9d supply to customer (On Time In Full) *Compile, implement and maintain procedures to ensure uniform operations *Ensure equipment (forklift, etc.) is being maintained and maintenance checks are done on time *Ensure accuracy of all in plant stock (goods in transit, raw material, WIP, finished goods) to records *Identify, introduce and monitor key performance indicators - report them on defined intervals *Ensure a production schedule is in place that supports what needs to be produced *Communication of customer requirements to production *Ensure dispatching meets customer call-offs *Liaison with all local and overseas suppliers including customs about Supply Chain Matters when needed *Coordinate Engineering Changes from a SCM point of view *Verify that documented processes are adhered to in defined intervals *Ensure that all direct subordinates carry out their duties and responsibilities *Coordinate the processing of all customer call offs into the MRP system - verify content and plausibility *Coordinate the Waste Management Area and be involved in the ISO 14001 audits - maintain the records *Liaise with service providers, suppliers and customers *Coordinate Engineering Changes from a SCM point of view *Ordering of the BOM-related purchases for the plant, e.g. Weld caps, etc. *Manage and develop Supply Chain team *Ensure all staff is aware of their roles and responsibilities *Train all involved staff in the relevant process flows *Enforce policies *Address problems and provide advice *Strive for continuous improvement at all times.

The successful candidate will have 26 employees reporting to him / her; this consists of:-

• Material Planner
• Production Planner
• Supply Chain Clerks
• Supply Chain Operators

Minimum Requirements:- *Relevant Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management / Warehouse Management *3 xe2x80x93 5 years experience in an automotive manufacturing environment *Extensive knowledge on SAP xe2x80x93 full logistics function *5 - 10 years' experience in a leadership role and people management *8 to 10 years in Supply Chain.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Staff Unlimited Recruitment