Logistics Planner
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Job Description
Driving the future of automotive. Were Lear For You.
Company Overview
Lear a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation operational excellence and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better by providing the technology for safer smarter and more comfortable journeys. Lear headquartered in Southfield Michigan serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation
Position overview:
We are looking for our next Logistics Planner to join our East London facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate EDI accuracy from the customer.
- Track customer variation on orders that could be transmitted to our supplier base.
- To place weekly raw material orders on suppliers.
- Expedite orders using the standard transport mode.
- Ensure to monitor supplier on-time delivery. Ensure that all imports requirements are met (FCL/ LCL requirements TOs forecasts etc) and that parts are shipped according to the required in plant due dates. Review and action delivery discrepancies.
- Populate and analyze material shortage reports.
- Escalate material or supply problems.
- Manage Excess & Obsolescence management; Engineering Change management of your designated parts / suppliers.
- Work with the team on Continuous Improvement Programs.
- Flag the cycle counting of parts at risk that are needing review.
- Goods-in-transit backlog supplier stock holding and engineering change management.
Key skills and Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualification is advantageous.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Material planning experience using a recognized ERP system preference will be given to an individual with SAP knowledge
- Material planning for complex supply chains for Europe Asia and America
- Experience in a planning up to 150 part numbers and/or 10 different suppliers
- Minimum 3 years material planning experience within a manufacturing industry automotive experience advantageous
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel advanced level advantageous. A working knowledge of SAP or a similar system would be advantageous. Supply chain understanding and management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- The ideal candidate would display a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work independently in an ever changing and pressurized environment. Highly effective problem solving and communication skills
Why Lear
We offer a fantastic place to work opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
Access to Learning and development opportunities
Opportunities to give back to the community
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Employment Type
Full Time
