JOB ROLE

The Logistics Coordinator manages the logistics flow, overseeing and facilitating the supply chain operations and processes to achieve the effective purchasing and/or distribution of company products. The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities, a customer-oriented approach and excellent communication skills, will be well versed in supply management principles and practices. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily material management in the SAP system: create material and purchasing master data, complete data entry, maintain current data in inventory system, receive and distribute material, etc. with efficiency and accuracy
• Perform timely delivery planning of finished parts / raw material / maintenance, repair, and operating Supplies (MRO), create delivery notes / exit papers and other associated documents
• Monitor the material costs in terms of planned and actual needs, supplies and inventory
• Monitor minimum/maximum inventory levels and present proposals for optimization, carry out inventories
• Dispatch of empties
• Perform evaluation of suppliers in terms of timeliness of deliveries
• Clarify quantity and price differences internally and externally; if necessary, processes claims
• Ensure premium freight if needed
• Support new product launches by ensuring new materials
• Communicate with external/internal customers and logistics service providers to determine needs and potential solutions
• Perform job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in work area
• Support Lean, Continuous Improvement and 5S procedures and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills Required Experience

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree in Commerce/Logistics or equivalent related work experience
• 1-2 years of experience in the automotive logistics environment
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of supply management principles and practices
• Good command of German and English
• Knowledge and ability to work with instructions, inventory procedures and safety regulations
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented, record-keeping abilities
• Customer-oriented approach

At DRiV, we are committed to the safety and health of our employees.  We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols in our manufacturing facilities wherever possible, ensuring a safe work environment for all.