Materials Flow Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

• Dedicated to optimizing the movement, storage, and control of materials throughout the production areas and supply chain processes. This role is responsible for designing efficient material flow systems, improving logistics operations, and ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals.


• Analyze, design, and implement optimized material flow strategies that ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers, internal operations and warehouse environments.


• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the current material flow and propose data-driven solutions.


• Support implementation of automated material handling systems, digital transformation and Industry initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.


• Continuously monitor KPIs related to materials movement such as throughput, cycle time, delivery and inventory accuracy.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and Lean Manufacturing projects.


• Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards in all flow system designs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.


• Minimum 4-8 years of experience in materials flow engineering, supply chain logistics, or lean manufacturing.


• Familiarity with lean tools such as value stream mapping, takt time analysis, and inventory decoupling strategies.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP) for integrated planning and material control.


• Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing training is highly desirable.


• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.


• English Level Intermediate, sustain business conversations fluently.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• The role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility, requiring regular site visits and interaction with production teams.


• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols.


• The role involves extended periods of sitting in front of a computer.


• Occasional standing or walking may be required during meetings, presentations, or site visits.


• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• May travel to different plants locations and suppliers.