Traffic and Logistics Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Engineering, or related field.

Experience in automotivemanufacturing, preferably in a Tier 1 supplier environment.

Knowledge of JIT/JIS logistics operations and automotive supply chain processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with ERPsystems, SAP, TMS, and logistics software.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

-English conversational skills proficient- MUST

-Automotive Tier 1 experience is a must

· Site- Querétaro. Parque O Donnel Aeropuerto el Marqués

CHALLENGES

· Timing availability,passion, drive, innovative and resilience to work with multicultural know- how.

· This position reports to a Logistics Manager

· It’s difficult to access the Plant- for this reason it´s important that thecandidate must have her/ his own transportation or another alternative to get to this site.

· Nowadays the company is unable to give support relocation- for foreign candidates

Experience minimum 4 years in automotive industry (must) as Traffic and Logistics Engineer in automotive industry:

• Analyze and optimize transportation routes,freight costs, and delivery schedules to support Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) operations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities with suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
• Monitor transportation performance indicators such as on-time delivery, transit times, and freight utilization.
• Develop and implement traffic management strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry regulations, customs requirements, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, supply chain, purchasing, and customer service teams to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate transportation services, and evaluate logistics providers.
• Investigate and resolvetransportation issues, shipment delays, and supply chain disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prepare logistics reports, transportation analysis, and performance metrics for management review.