REQ ID: 126504
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Logistics Engineer
SALARY: £36,000-£45,163

POSTING START DATE: 01/11/2024
POSTING END DATE: 15/11/2024
LOCATION: Solihull  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Global Manufacturing Engineering-Logistics is a growing department, and the team has a great opportunity for an individual to join them.

The purpose of this role is to develop and execute Logistics solutions & automation strategies across JLR manufacturing facilities and operations as required to support International and local programmes. 

You will bring your skills and knowledge to support the development and execution of projects to ensure logistics operations are competitive in performance and value.
    
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support development of warehousing and logistics solutions to drive towards benchmark CPU/HPU performance through:
  • Data analysis
  • Identifying process waste and proposing solutions
  • Benchmarking best in class
• Manage delivery of defined project elements in line with SQCDME
• Liaise with stakeholders (e.g. Material Flow & Logistics Providers) to:
  • Optimise end-to end processes & solutions
  • Define solution requirements
  • Review headcount requirements (MTM)
  • Support implementation of IT systems (SAP EWM etc)
  • Ensure project inputs (e.g. data/assumptions) - are correct
• Generate layouts & process flows
• Create RFQ's and manage through process to nomination

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Previous experience in Logistics  
• Understanding of Logistics flows and process and principles of optimisation
• Project management/delivery of small projects 
• Strong analytical skills and statistical ability
• Proficient IT skills in Excel / PowerPoint

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.