Head of Logistics

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical.

As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #Stronger Together

Our Head of Logistics directs and manages materials management, warehousing, receiving, production scheduling, material planning and handling, material distribution to work cells, packaging, inventory control and accuracy, cycle counting and customer/vendor interface.

• Manage salaried and hourly employees in the Logistics departments; material planning, production scheduling, and customer service.
• Develop annual departmental budget and cost controls to meet overall company financial objectives.
• Determine the annual department goals and objectives.
• Confer and collaborate with other departments to develop an efficient work flow that will ensure customer demands are met.
• Ensure the accuracy of shipments to external customers.
• Manage Continuous Improvement within the department in conjunction with the continuous improvement activities of the facility.
• Ensure materials required for manufacturing operations are available when needed.
• Consult with internal customers (manufacturing departments) to improve upon current materials/logistics processes; implement appropriate corrective actions or improvements.
• Review and analyze reports and data to determine causes of production scheduling and material management problems; implement effective corrective action(s) to resolve the problems.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a comparable field required.
• Ten or more years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility regarding materials management or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility required.
• Two or more years’ experience with SAP required; this includes knowledge of SAP–MM (Materials Management), SAP-SD (Sales & Distribution), SAP-PP (Production Planning), and SAP-WM (Warehouse Management).
• Proficiency in an MRP II system required.
• Experience implementing and maintaining JIT and “pull” inventory control methods.
• Perform at a high level of energy with the ability to cope with variable levels of stress.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high level of accountability.
• Capacity to work in a complex environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership and employee development skills.

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, . and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group .

#Diversity Matters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

Do you have any questions?

Entry level:
Management

Part- / Full-time:
Full Time

Functional area:

Logistics

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid System

Location:

Dayton, OH, US, 45404

Company: MTFS Dayton (US)

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality?

Then MAHLE is the right address for you.