Logistics Engineer

1. Role overview

The Logistics Engineer combines hands-on responsibility for warehouse operations with technical expertise in logistics methods, material flows and SAP. Based at the Felgueiras plant, the role ensures reliable daily warehouse execution, appropriate resource allocation, inventory accuracy and efficient supply to production, while improving layouts, handling methods, system data and logistics equipment. The indicative activity split is 60% Warehouse Management and 40% Logistics Methods / SAP Key User. Selected daily coordination activities may be delegated to a GAP Leader in the future, with operational oversight and improvement responsibilities remaining with the Logistics Engineer. The scope of delegation and the activity split should be reviewed as the organization evolves.

2. Proposed mission

Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective warehouse operations and internal logistics flows by coordinating daily activities and resources, maintaining stock and SAP data accuracy, and implementing practical logistics improvements. Combine operational warehouse management with logistics engineering and SAP Key User support to improve service to production, space utilization, handling efficiency and continuity of operations.

3. Main responsibilities

3.1 Warehouse Management — 60%

• Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities and allocate team resources according to production needs, workload and operational priorities.
• Review timekeeping, attendance and shift coverage, address resource gaps and coordinate required adjustments with the relevant managers and HR.
• Ensure smooth warehouse and internal logistics flows, including storage, picking, replenishment and material movements, and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, develop relevant performance indicators and use daily operational reviews to prioritise corrective and improvement actions.
• Investigate recurring warehouse errors and stock discrepancies, identify root causes and implement preventive actions with the teams concerned.
• Coordinate stock checks and inventory reconciliation with the relevant stakeholders, ensuring traceability of physical movements and authorised system corrections.
• Adapt working methods during SAP or other system disruptions using agreed contingency procedures, maintain movement records and ensure reconciliation when normal operations resume.
• Define warehouse staffing, equipment and training needs, and develop proposals aligned with workload, service requirements and the annual budget.
• Monitor the annual warehouse budget and resource utilisation, explain variances and propose corrective actions within the role’s delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, ergonomics and environmental standards, including safe storage, handling and housekeeping practices.
• Report operational difficulties, resource constraints and risks, escalate issues when necessary and follow up on agreed improvement actions.
• Standardise daily routines and support future delegation of selected coordination tasks to a GAP Leader, with clear responsibilities, escalation rules and follow-up arrangements.
3.2 Logistics Methods / SAP Key User — 40%

• Act as the local SAP Key User for warehouse and internal logistics activities, providing first-line functional support and promoting consistent system use.
• Maintain and validate logistics-related SAP settings and data within assigned authorisations; coordinate configuration changes with IT and SAP process owners where required.
• Investigate discrepancies between physical stock, SAP records and warehouse transactions, perform authorised corrections and retain the required approvals and traceability.
• Document and escalate SAP issues requiring specialist support, follow up on resolution and coordinate user testing and operational validation of system modifications.
• Train SAP users and maintain practical work instructions covering routine transactions, common errors and approved contingency procedures.
• Analyse and update internal logistics flows, including logistics train routes, handling methods, storage addresses, line-side locations and replenishment arrangements.
• Optimise warehouse layouts, storage capacity and material-handling methods using field observation, flow mapping, data analysis and Lean logistics principles.
• Define technical and operational requirements for logistics equipment and coordinate implementation with Maintenance, HSE, Procurement, IT and suppliers.
• Lead or contribute to the defined logistics project portfolio, including:• New stackers, logistics trains and handling tools.
• Completion and operational readiness of new racks.
• Spillage containers for the racks.
• SAP modifications supporting warehouse and logistics flows.
• The wheel locker project.
• Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) projects.

• Manage project action plans, risks, costs and milestones; support installation, testing, user training and operational handover within the agreed scope.
• Maintain logistics layouts, flow maps, location data and standards, and verify that improvements deliver sustainable operational benefits.
4. Performance indicators

• Warehouse safety and compliance with storage, handling and housekeeping standards.
• On-time material supply to production and logistics-related supply interruptions.
• Stock accuracy, inventory discrepancies and timely completion of reconciliation actions.
• Warehouse productivity, workload coverage and utilisation of labour and handling equipment.
• Warehouse operating costs and variance against the approved annual budget.
• Storage capacity utilisation, internal logistics lead times and unnecessary material movements.
• Frequency and recurrence of warehouse execution errors and SAP transaction discrepancies.
• Resolution and escalation of SAP support issues within agreed response times.
• Completion and effectiveness of corrective actions, training and standardisation activities.
• Delivery of logistics projects against agreed milestones, costs and operational benefits. KPI definitions and targets should be agreed with the hiring manager.
5. Target recruitment profile

The ideal candidate is a field-oriented Logistics Engineer who combines warehouse coordination experience with logistics methods expertise and practical SAP knowledge. The candidate can organise day-to-day activities, anticipate resource constraints, support warehouse teams and resolve operational issues, while improving physical flows, stock accuracy and system reliability. The role requires a balance of operational ownership, analytical rigour and project execution, rather than a primary focus on manufacturing process parameters or product qualification. The candidate should be comfortable remaining close to daily operations while developing standards and routines that can support future delegation to a GAP Leader.

Department: Supply Chain and Logistics
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Not Applicable