Warehousing and Material Flow Engineer

About the Job:The Warehousing and Material Flow Engineer ensures seamless material flow and packaging strategy across the plant, from inbound receiving to lineside delivery, enabling safe and efficient operations. This role drives daily operation execution, secures material availability, and leads packaging development and PFEP implementation to achieve OTIF (on-time, in-full), inventory accuracy, and lean operationsKey Responsibilities:Daily Operational Execution Participate in cross-functional operations meetings to track key business results, coordinate changes, and act on deviationsLead daily operations to resolve short-term material and schedule issuesReport operational scores, drive improvement, and act upon performance deviationsTeam Leadership & SafetyLead, coach, and develop teams to ensure effective shop floor operation & escalation toolsConduct problem-solving for safety and quality issues related to handling/packagingInventory Accuracy & ComplianceOversee inbound/outbound receiving, cycle counting, kitting and staging activities to ensure MMM process compliance and enforce FIFOEnsure accurate material records through regular count process, variance analysis, and reconciliationImplement and maintain MES/WMS processes to ensure real-time inventory visibility and accuracyPackaging Development & PFEPReview containers (racks) buy-off for internal, local, and overseas packaging and report improvement opportunitiesDevelop new packaging design and parts distribution strategy to eliminate waste and improve lean cultureSafely control in-house/local packaging development and maintenance processQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field with 3-5 years hands-on experience in warehousing, supply chain, or transportation within automotive/manufacturingSAP and WMS knowledge (advantage)CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks)MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)Strong communication and leadership skillsAnalytical and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to manage competing priorities and work under pressureNegotiation and situational management skillsTeam player, self-motivated, resilient, adaptable to change