Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Logistics Operations Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.
The PVO team, in which the Engineering Parts Logistics team are based, are a critical area within Product Engineering (PE) with an important role in the creation of prototype vehicles. Working under the Product Engineering Operations (PEO) function, we are directly responsible for all prototype vehicles build preparation. Often seen as a key interface between Vehicle Programme, Vehicle Engineering & Manufacturing teams, PVO work to create a strategy for successful prototype builds and we are currently in an exciting period whilst the customer expands their product portfolio.
The main purpose of this role will be to:
* Support pre-production builds by obtaining and maintaining delivery promises from external suppliers.
* Ensure delivery promises meet build requirements and escalate issues as needed.
* Own parts from dispatch to receipt in storage locations, building supplier relationships while ensuring all NRP (Non-Released Parts) are delivered on time.
* Enter all delivery promises within 1 week of receipt.
* Achieve 87% of parts for the first car of each schedule received by MRD (More Great Products Faster). Ensure zero build stoppages and zero POF (Point of Fit) losses for all prototype builds for NRPs.
* Ensure all shipping collections for NRPs are on time using the most cost-efficient transport mode.
* Negotiate delivery dates with suppliers to support multiple prototype production builds for all new products and battery production.
* Support engineering in exporting materials to suppliers to meet prototype build requirements.
* Negotiate production slots with internal Tool Rooms and 3D printing operations in line with prototype build needs.
* Visit key suppliers to review delivery performance and opportunities to improve supplier performance and relationships in line with Customer Love principles.
* Understand and adopt Agile philosophies, raising and overcoming obstacles blocking on-time supply from the supply base.
Roles and responsibilities:
* Work to and achieve objectives listed on the departmental scorecard.
* Collaborate with PE teams to ensure successful build events.
* Support relevant prototype build activities.
* Chair supplier meetings to review part supply status and resolve issues.
* Perform any other work as directed by their line manager related to their job.
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