SAP Packing Process Senior Engineer in Birmingham

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you will be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You will collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional.

JLR is revolutionising the way it plans and manages its end-to-end Supply Chain, working to improve lead times and offer increased flexibility to customers. Right at the heart of this are the Operations & Logistics teams, responsible for the execution of the core Supply Chain & Logistics processes and systems that ensure efficient, on-time delivery of parts to our plants right through delivery of finished vehicles to our retailers and customers.

Working as a SAP Packing Process Senior Engineer within the Imports & Exports - KD team, you will be leading the Operations & Logistics teams through digital transformation, delivering products and services that drive competitive advantage and efficiency by reducing costs, improving delivery performance, creating value and driving profitable growth for the teams.

You will be leading the end-to-end implementation of data analytics and digital tools within JLR Logistics Operations, using data to deliver business improvements and create value. This includes the project management of significant and complex change programmes across the Operations & Logistics Team working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will manage this technology-enabled change, drawing on your Supply Chain & Logistics domain knowledge and data & analytics expertise. A Customer First mindset is paramount, and you will always ensure that the products you deliver are tailored to the needs of your stakeholders.

What To Expect

• Requirements gathering across the Operations & Logistics Teams - analysing pain points within existing processes and systems, identifying improvement opportunities and project scoping.
• Project prioritisation - maintain catalogue of functional projects, ensuring they are prioritised for delivery based on latest data and meet stakeholder requirements.
• Grow and develop class leading Analytics skills in a dynamic and complex environment. Define and maintain Data Analytics Strategy and Strategic Roadmap for Operations and Logistics.
• Project manage strategic analytics projects - running workshops with operational and technical stakeholders, leading project governance reviews ensuring milestones are met.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working in the Supply Chain / Logistics sector / Operational experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of Logistics systems including SAP, MRP / ERP, warehouse management, data management and simulation, E2E connected supply chain.
• Problem-solving skills with a structured approach to identifying, analysing, and resolving challenges efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result.
• You view things as a team rather than individual project level, considering the wider team needs.

Benefits

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52-week maternity leave policy and a 4-week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
• A competitive pension.
• A JLR company performance-related bonus.
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies.
• Flexible working.
• Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependent on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for sponsorship. We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you’re interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role - it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.