About the company
be part of our 1st launch na/ méxico- multicultural business unit : safety systems yanfeng safety systems méxico / yfss yfss is one of the leaders in the system integration and performance of the automotive restraint safety components including airbags modules, seatbelts, steering wheels worldwide with its r&d center well equipped with complete test, design, and engineering capabilities. Yffs is fully committed to the excellence of development and delivery of system integration with its manufacturing facilities in europe, china and now in méxico.
position overview
position: traffic and logistics engineer. The traffic and logistics engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing the transportation and logistics operations within a tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures the efficient movement of raw materials, components, and finished products between suppliers, production plants, warehouses, and customers while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards.
responsibilities
* 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 resolve transportation 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.
qualifications
* bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain management, transportation engineering, or related field.
* minimum 4 years experience in automotive industry as traffic and logistics engineer within a tier 1 supplier environment.
* experience in automotive manufacturing, 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 erp systems, 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.
* automotive tier 1 experience is a must.
* must have own transportation or alternative to access the plant located at querétaro – parque o donnel, aeropuerto el marqués.
* must be available on short notice and demonstrate passion, drive, innovative thinking and resilience to work with multicultural know-how.
site and location
site: querétaro, parque o donnel, aeropuerto el marqués.
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