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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who meet the following job specifications. 

• Support all QAD System Processes and Queries in all departments.
• Managing QAD Improvement Projects
• Support new Engineering Launches and train new QAD Specialist.
• Provide support to overall Logistics department & Operations.
• Manage the Wall-to-Wall Inventory count and analysis.
• Prepare Production & Inventory Forecasts
• Assist with Crisis Management and Root Cause Analysis throughout the plant.
• Managing the overall Supply Chain.
• Drive Inventory Reduction actions.
• Ensure raw material availability to support production.
• On time delivery to the customer
• Weekly Production plan and long-term plan and monitor schedule attainment.
• Minimize Premium freight
• Ensure timely receipt of all sample parts to support launch.
• Manage timely run-in run out with minimal obsolescence.
• Implement Cost Savings opportunities
• Continuous Improvement
• Support ERP System QAD in all areas, Logistics, Finance, Engineering & Production
• Ensure QAD availability where possible.
• Responsible for QAD ERP system and sub-modules and in terms of system use also supervises all users through controlling and reinforcing a proper and correct use.
• Liaises with central support IT Department in all system related issues, queries, development & malfunctions.
• Monitor EDI communication (Customer ASN, Supplier Schedules, etc.)
• Implement system improvements/changes either initiated by plant or by central IT team.
• Manage cross functional team workshops to identify and implement project improvements processes best suited for the business.
• Responsible to prepare Technical & Business Specifications of modification to the system and perform the necessary testing and implementation.
• Support plant activities at all levels to achieve targets, e.g., inventory levels, minimal shortages / obsolescence, production output monitoring.
• Export and prepare summarized information for Management.
• Prepare and load data files to ease the workload in various areas.
• Responsible for Kanban setup, processes, and calculations (Circuit / Splices & Components)
• Aid with Shipments, BOM integrations / analysis and breakdowns, Raw Material shortage investigations, Inventory analysis.
• Run In / Run Out coordination within the Kanban process, Label Design & implementation, Financial Cost Simulations & Interfaces

Requirements:

• Minimum tertiary qualification technical diploma and/or specific training on supply chain management/Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive industry in supply chain management/IT positions.
• Candidate must have experience in plant logistics.
• Must possess excellent communications skills have and the ability to work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.
• The person will need good project management skills.
• MS Project, MS Office, QAD