Develop, revise, represent and work out details of planning concepts or projects including development of appropriate design specifications or general requirements for the Logistic Planning and Management department. Execute planning of manufacturing and/or material processes, facilities and methods. Further, develop production techniques and procedures with preparation of appropriate decision-making models and included weighted alternatives. Analyze and evaluate alternative solutions and application of economic principles as well as enforcement of appropriate measures to ensure the sustainability and prosperity of Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd. production facilities.

Responsibilities:

Planning of production concepts and/or structures in existing and new car plants of Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd. 

Planning, identification and assessment of required logistic resources (e.g. investment, production area, man power) as well as their sustainable reduction.

Planning of inbound transportation network and cost calculation for inbound transports. Calculation and forecast of transport volumes and BNK.

Responsible cooperation with other departments in the sourcing process of new suppliers.

Confident utilization of department specific IT-Systems (e.g. CATIA V5, HLS Micro-station, Malaga, process designer, plant simulation, KVS, Connect, Arbeitsplan AP)

Comply2 with and further develop3 the Volkswagen logistic standards. 

Generate requirement specifications, call for proposals and perform technical negotiations with suppliers.

Communicate with internal and external customers, suppliers and service providers across all levels of the hierarchy.

Coordinate internal and external customers, suppliers and service providers during plant construction and ramp-up of new car projects in compliance with the product development process.

Support Project goals in terms of:

• time schedule, investment and quality
• Capacity planning and coordination of suppliers and service providers

Status reports to VWA managers

Qualification and skills:

Degree in engineering, logistics, natural or computer sciences or equivalent (Bachelor and ≥2y working experience or Master Degree). Structured work, process thinking, poise and strong communication skills are necessary.

Flexible, mobile, engaged with high analytical skills. Good language skills in English and good business related IT-knowledge. Knowledge of the German language is a plus. Readiness for business trips and temporary displacements mainly in China and occasionally abroad is a premise.