Senior Engineer - Project Logistic Planner PLP

Role Summary

The role incumbent takes over the role of Project Logistics Planner within a project performing the logistics tasks as defined in the xSEP

Main Tasks

• Setup, review and update Material Planning & Logistics Checklist at relevant Gates (xSEP)
• Plan and coordinate trial production to ensure delivery of pre-series parts
• Define logistics concepts (incl. packaging, transport and material flow)
• Calculation of logistics costs (handling, warehousing & transport)
• Support Layout planning for new production line considering logistics aspects
• Define packaging definition for WIP and purchased components for new projects taking into account requirements of PPE
• Define the relevant logistic equipment
• Create / Update SAP master data
• Foreseen demands in SAP (EDI, Portal, Internal requests, paper orders) and ensure that all of it is considered in planning (Miniumum visibility is expected – if not available this has to be provided by Program Manager)
• Communicate with purchasing to assure availability of purchased components for internal and external needs (mentioned above)
• Plan production of in-house components to ensure on-time
• Assure internal transport of purchased parts to pre-series production stock
• Assure PO (production orders) and pre-series production trials, IPTs or other production runs are properly planed in SAP and production plans
• Assure availability of purchased parts and WIP parts for production run
• Ensure availability of standard or alternative packaging
• Maintain and update all information and documents relevant for the processes in the M+H document management system (CDB) during the project phases
• Report Project Maturity Confirmation (PMC) at relevant Gates and receive approval from Manager;
• Contribute to project success by regular attendance of project team meetings, reporting of status and co-operation with other team members

Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Competencies)

• University degree or relevant education in the field of Business Administration with specialization in Logistics
• 3+ years of relevant work experience

• customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills, self-initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Communication skills

• Good understanding of M+H products and processes
• Knowledge in relevant IT tools (MS Office, SAP, etc.)
• Knowledge in relevant norms / standards