Project Engineer (Logistics Planning)

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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Uitenhage is currently looking to employ a Project Engineer (Logistics Planning).

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Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree (Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering)Â
• Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant work experience
• Have 2 years Project Management experience
• CAD system experience
• Experience with Logistics IT systems
• Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good analytical, planning, organizing and administration skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Be able to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Be a self-starter who operates independently and able to work within a team environment

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Responsibilities:

• Managing logistics projects from conception to successful implementation
• Initiating, developing and implementing World-Class material handling/logistics processes.
• Analyzing/trouble-shooting existing material handling/logistics processes
• Planning and implementing improved warehouse and production layouts and facilities.
• Designing and implementing racking, storage facilities, pallets and stillages in all shops and Warehouses.
• Developing, introducing and trouble-shooting packaging specifications for local sourced as well as export parts.
• Critically analyzing processes with a view to reduce logistics costs
• Defining and compiling user specifications to be used for logistics IT Systems development
• Compiling and presenting project proposals
• Setting of own objectives based on the objectives set by the supervisor then controlling by means of KPIs.
• Monitoring projects and maintaining all documentation relating to these projects.
• Monitoring and auditing the operational logistics processes to ensure all the correct standards are maintained.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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