POSITION/TITLE                                       :       PACKAGING ENGINEER

GRADE                                                        :        F4 / EVP-97

DIVISION                                                    :        MANUFACTURING

DEPARTMENT                                           :         SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to manage Inbound Parts and packaging within the Supply Chain         

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

BEng/BSc Degree and or Btech in Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management

+3 years Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Experience within Supply Chain, including Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

           

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

MAJOR ACTIVITIES     

                                           

Manage the Inbound/Packaging Engineering department.                                                                   
Liaise with external Logistics service providers and ensure contract adherence.                                                                                              
Establish and manage logistics improvement projects in support of AMIE          regional and GPLE targets.                                                
Constant interdepartmental interaction with Production Control,                                                 
Purchasing and Project Office                                                
Manage all part localizations and source changes from a logistics perspective                                                                                        
Implement global best practice supply logistics operations within the                   operational areas.                                                
Support new vehicle introduction future logistics strategy.                                                                                              
RFQ strategy development and implementation or running of the entire RFQ run                                                                                               
Line support for any packaging concern that is encored during production,                                                 
continuous monitoring of the packaging to ensure that they do stop the line                                                                                               
Manage packaging and inbound supply chain contracts with third                           party service providers                                                 
Identify project opportunities that will result in cost reduction                                                                                                
Manage GLCR scope and ensure that SCM meets the targets                                                                                                
Constant communication with AILN concerning packaging                                                 improvements and packaging concerns                                          

Packaging Improvement development and management for all models                                                                                   
Benchmark activities with other regions                                                                                        
Manage CFR and TFR reporting and optimization activities                                                          

KPA

1.Current Model Cost Reduction Strategy                              
Ensure NSA implements and adapts the world class cost reduction strategies for                                 
existing model operation                                

Design relevant strategy that will results in competitive GLCR results.   

2. Budget Management                                 
GLCR Budget support and adherence                                 
Look for reduction opportunities on the GLCR cost spending in line with task given  

                                                                      
3. Parts Logistics                                
Calculate all part sourcing logistics impact and communicate to relevant sourcing committees as part of the long-term strategy    

                                             
4. Supplier Management                                
Manage all inbound logistics and packaging service provider operations according to                                 
SLA                                
Be integrally involved in the appointment of new service provider/shipping line                             
/Rental packaging                                
                            
5. Packaging Engineering                               
Ensure packaging optimization on local and KD packaging for current models                                 
Increase parts per cubic meter and decrease kilometers per part rate.  

                                             
6. Quality                                
Ensure part and packaging quality is preserved through inbound logistics process.                                
"Developing countermeasures and proposals to recover from any unforeseen concerns.                                
      
7. Line Support                                 
Manage concerns on the line and provide relevant countermeasure   

                      
8. Graduate Management                                 
Manage Graduates performance and growth points                                
Ensure development & training of employees                     

                                                            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE

Automotive supply chain managementSupply Chain re-engineering principlesSupply Chain and Packaging CostingContractual design and developmentParts Logistics OperationsPackaging Design optimizationGeneral Knowledge of Local and KD parts supply chainNegotiation tactics and techniques

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership skillsDecision making & problem solving skillsAnalytical skillsAble to effectively plan, assess and implement changeNegotiation skillsProject Management skillsCommunication skills

Gauteng South Africa