Factory Logistics Engineer

Support the operational departments in developing, maintaining and improving our internal processes for Factory Logistics for our existing and newly developed products as a Factory Logistics Engineer.

36-40 hours per week, in Venlo (NL)

Canon Production Printing, a leader in high-end printing systems, develops, produces, and distributes high-end printing systems. As one of our Supply Chain Engineer at CPP, you collaborate with interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams throughout the organization. The Internal Logistics Operations department takes care of running a smooth process by supplying the parts to our assembly lines on time, in sequence and in full. To support this we operate a semi-automated warehouse and bring our parts via robots to the assembly line. As our Supply Chain Engineer for Factory Logistics, you will be instrumental in the lean operational execution and further optimization of our internal logistics operations (goods receipt, line feeding, warehousing).

To achieve this, your role will have two major areas of focus: operational excellence in maintaining robust factory logistics and strategic development for future optimization and efficiency. Your key responsibilities will include:

Operational Responsibilities:

• Drive consistent efficient and effective internal logistic processes and initiating structural continuous improvements that enable flow
• Act as the primary escalation point and provide expert support to the team of troubleshooters by solving complex system- or process issues at the root, preventing recurrence and ensuring supply continuity towards production
• Take ownership of resolving critical internal supply disruptions, especially those related to tools like VLM, AGV, by collaborating cross-functionally and eliminating obstacles to material flow
• Initiate and drive interdisciplinary teams to conduct root cause analysis, develop effective solutions, and ensure administrative and physical supply continuity towards production
• Utilize lean methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping to identify waste and improve flow by reducing lead times, internal movements and optimizing based on operational data.

Strategic & Design Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D, Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to prepare the internal logistic organization for New Product Introductions
• Define and implement lean processes for new parts, considering both long-term implications and immediate needs
• Design the supply chain architecture for complex parts and products, encompassing inbound, warehousing and assembly, , with a focus on strategic optimization and practical operational feasibility
• Evaluate the feasibility and impact of integrating new technologies within the supply chain
• Proactively assess potential factory Logistic risks and develop mitigation plans

Beyond your core responsibilities, you will demonstrate leadership by identifying process gaps and driving the implementation of solutions. You'll work across different organizational levels, collaborating closely with Suppliers, Planning, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and R&D. Together with your colleagues, you'll contribute to a professional and effective Factory Logistics department.

Who you’ll work with

Canon Production Printing develops, manufactures and distributes high-end printing systems. Within Manufacturing Machines, the Supply Chain Management department is crucial for the timely availability of parts through our suppliers (inbound), production planning, and ensuring the on-time delivery of our best-in-class high mix low volume products within the Canon organization, directly impacting our manufacturing efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Supply Chain group consists of 32 people, of which 4 are focused on the internal factory logistics.

What you bring

We're looking for a team member with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities who values hands-on engagement on the gemba to understand and improve operational environments. Your strong communication skills will facilitate collaboration and improvement initiatives. You can effectively balance strategic perspectives with operational realities, using operational insights to drive strategic advancements. Furthermore you recognize yourself in the following job requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing organization (in functionals like SCM/warehouse engineer, industrial engineer, production steering & control)
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Experience with optimizing warehouse and factory environment and automated warehousing processes (AMT. AGV, storage and retrieval systems like Vertical Lift Systems)
• Excelent knowledge of SAP regarding WM, MM (ECC and S4HANA)
• Affinity to data management
• You have an affinity with digital technologies, IT and AI, and are curious about how these developments can contribute to engineering, manufacturing and process improvement
• Communication and presentation skills in English.
• Profound knowledge of Dutch is an advantage

What you’ll get from us

We offer you a job within a large, complex and international product development organization with partners, suppliers and customers worldwide. You will have a high level of responsibility and work on a diverse range of product development projects. We challenge you to realize in time delivery of outstanding products in line with the business strategy as well as stakeholder and customer requirements.

Besides a challenging working environment, scope for personal and professional development you will receive an interesting package of employment conditions;

• A competitive salary (range €3.900- €5.550 gross per month)
• 38 vacation days
• 13th month bonus (8.6%) until end of 2026 paid either monthly or yearly. As of 1 January 2027 the 13th-month bonus will be discontinued, which means that as of that date the 13th-month bonus will be fully converted to the (scale) salary.
• Holiday allowance (8%)
• Commuting allowance
• Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance
• A huge range of training and professional development opportunities
• A laptop and smartphone
• An interesting lease (e-)bike plan

Career-opportunities

From the position of Supply Chain Engineer for Factory Logistics you have a lot of career-opportunities. These can be within the department (for example work on improvement projects or grow towards New Product Introduction projects), but also outside of it, for example make a horizontal step to another Supply Chain department.