Logistics Planning Engineer

SUMMARY:
Logistics Planning Project Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Logistics Planning Project Engineer

A well know international automotive OEM is looking for a suitably qualified & experienced candidate to fill the Project Engineer position in the Logistics Department - Production based in Kariega, Eastern Cape

Role Summary

• To plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localisation and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets.
• To analyze, maintain and control the various Logistics Planning Contracts by liaison with the necessary departments and external contractors in order to reduce costs and improve methods of control on an ongoing basis

Key responsibilities

• Conceiving, preparing and implementing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.
• Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.
• Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnages, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requests.
• Preparing detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.
• Preparing clear specifications for RFQ process to obtain quotations from contractors or service providers
• Evaluating or adjudicating quotations and negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimize specification and/or quotes.
• Preparing appropriation requests to justify and secure release of funds for projects.
• Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.
• Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand-over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).
• Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate projects, cost studies, parts localization plans and export projects.
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications for production parts
• Consultation with stakeholders Drafting and updating Logistics service contract specifications
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with relevant role players in order to execute projects, functions or tasks

Qualification & Experience requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics
• 3 years’ experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2 years’ experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning or equivalent planning environment.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who is able to operate on his/her own requiring minimum supervision and able to operate under pressure.
• Good planning, organizing and decision-making abilities in order to meet tight deadlines
• Able communicator with good written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with producing, understanding and interpreting 3D CAD drawings
• Full computer literacy in suite of Microsoft packages, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word. Advanced excel skills required

Added Advantage

• Experience with SAP systems in Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
• German language proficiency is advisable, but not essential.

Applications must be submitted by no later than 12th February 2026 to