Logistics manager; m​/f​/d

Logistics manager (m/f/d)

Your new position and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the HR function, ensuring compliance with labor law, internal policies, and corporate standards
• Overall responsibility for the logistics function, ensuring efficient and reliable material flow across the entire supply chain (inbound, internal, outbound)
• Development and execution of logistics strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on efficiency, cost optimization, and service level improvement
• Leadership, development, and motivation of the logistics organization, fostering a high-performance and results-driven team environment
• Planning, organizing, and controlling all logistics activities, including material planning, warehousing, inventory management, and shipping
• Ensuring smooth production supply through effective coordination with production, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring and optimization of material flow and inventory levels to ensure availability, reduce waste, and improve working capital
• Ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery performance in line with customer requirements and production schedules
• Managing logistics KPIs (e.g. inventory levels, delivery performance, logistics costs) and driving continuous performance improvement
• Preparation and presentation of analyses, reports, and performance updates to top management
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within logistics processes (e.g. Lean, process optimization, digitalization)
• Managing logistics budgets and ensuring cost control and efficiency improvements
• Acting as a key interface to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders across all levels and functions
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards (e.g. IATF 16949), legal requirements, and internal procedures
• Ensuring robust processes within the quality management system (QMS) relevant to logistics and promoting customer focus across the organization
• Authority to escalation and take decisive actions in case of critical disruptions, including stopping deliveries or production if required
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and compliance standards within the logistics area
• Driving cross-functional and cross-location collaboration to ensure alignment and operational excellence across sites

Your Profile

• Bachelor and optional Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience in logistics / supply chain within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the automotive industry (e.g. wiring harnesess)
• At least 5 years of proven leadership experience in managing and developing logistics or supply chain teams (bigger teams!)
• Proven experience working in international and cross-location environments
• Strong expertise in demand planning, production planning and S&OP processes, considering customer requirements, production constraints and inventory levels
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP), EDI and digital logistics processes
• Solid experience in inventory management and warehouse control, including inventory accuracy and stock optimization
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 9001, OEA, CTPAT)
• Proven experience in logistics cost optimization, including transport efficiency and reduction of premium freight
• Experience in supplier coordination and supply chain risk management, including mitigation of delays, shortages and disruptions
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to monitor KPIs and translate data into actionable improvements
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize logistics processes
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to develop, motivate, and retain talent within the team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
• High level of accountability, integrity and entrepreneurial thinking
• Strong customer orientation with a focus on service level, cost efficiency, and delivery performance
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional and international environments
• Proven experience working in international and cross-location environments
• High level of resilience, adaptability and openness to change
• Fluent French and English required; additional languages (e.g. German) are a plus
• Proficient in MS Office and relevant logistics / supply chain systems
• Work on special projects and availability for business travel