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Solihull, GB
Solution Design Engineer
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled warehouse Solution Design Engineer at our customers automotive site based in Solihull.
This amazing role will see you linking all onsite material planning and logistics activities inline with CEVA functional teams to deliver varying project requirements. You will respond and effectively plan for changes in the supply chain caused by demand variances, cost or customer challenges.
This pivotal role will see you based at our Solihull operation Monday to Friday, you will need to be flexible in working hours and days dependant on project needs, therefore weekend work may be required.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Reporting into Senior Planning Manager your main areas of responsibility will be:
* Calculate the volumes and flows of parts throughout the operation. (PREP)
* Conduct regular resource planning to identify and fulfil resources and skills required to meet business needs and objectives.
* Design parts layout in the warehouse and lineside environments considering LEAN methodologies.
* Work with the production and operational teams to identify suitable delivery methods.
* Provide detailed logistics support at the request of the customer.
* Benchmark and review current operations to ensure a best-in-class service.
* Advocate a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
* Support in the development of the planning master schedule.
* Support ERP system development, testing and reporting issues.
* Ensure the timely delivery of all projects, highlighting risks and providing solutions.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
To be successful in your application you will have proven experience working within a warehouse planning or solutions design role where you have experience in designing and deploying operational improvements and projects. You will have a strong understanding of operational layouts and warehousing or production environments, ideally within a fast paced and changing environment.
It goes without saying that you will be an excellent communicator and problem-solver with a keen interest in continuous improvement, LEAN methodologies or solutions design. You will be able to build effective working relationships at all levels with a strong customer ethos, confident in preparing and presenting statistical reports, data analytics and operational plans, therefore, you will be practiced in MS packages and software’s.
It would be desirable however not essential if you have experience of using AutoCAD or MTM software.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.
About Tomorrow
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.
CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.
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Engineering and Information Technology
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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