Logistics Project Engineer (Automation/IT)

Job description

POSTING END DATE: 24/08/2018

LOCATION: SOLIHULL
ADVERTISED SALARY: £37,819 - £45,000

 

‘This role is also eligible for other additional allowances to base salary’

 

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Our commitment to sourcing only the highest quality products for our vehicles has taken us all over the world. Join us, and it will be you coordinating a supplier base of thousands, ensuring the right part arrives at our plants at precisely the right time.

 

Every minute of every day, thousands of parts and materials from all over the world are shipped and delivered to our plants, ready to be utilised on our production lines within hours. At the same time, hundreds of customers from across the globe are handed the keys to their newly transported vehicles.

 

As the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) Project Engineer you’ll work closely with the Lead Logistics Provider (DHL) to develop and execute the Logistics Flow & Automation Strategy for Solihull Logistics Operating Centre (LOC), along with other facilities and operations as required to support international and local programmes.

 

You’ll also assist in the further development of the strategy for MP&L solutions and facilities, including the advancement of automation opportunities to bring improved efficiency and value to the MP&L function. In addition you’ll benchmark best practice in logistics across a range of industries to identify applicable opportunities in areas of waste, and generate solution ideas to eliminate waste.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

You'll have proven logistical experience in Supply Chain IT Solution design and execution, coupled with the ability to quickly understand and challenge logistical processes. You’ll be familiar with logistics automation systems (IT/PLC) and have demonstrable project management experience. In addition, you’ll have experience of process improvement along with analytical skills and statistical ability.

 

You’ll be an individual, who can work independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Ideally, you’ll be degree qualified or be studying towards a degree in a relevant discipline, though this isn’t essential.

 

BENEFITS

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

 

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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