Group Logistics Planning Manager (m/f/d)

Grammer Ag; Ursensollen; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammer AG is seeking a Group Logistics Planning Manager to lead end-to-end logistics and production planning across the group, aligning demand, supply, capacity and inventory. You will own inventory optimization and drive PFEP data quality, while governing SAP MRP and master data across plants.

The role requires S&OP/MPS governance, KPI development and cross-functional collaboration in a global manufacturing context. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a comparable discipline.
• Several years of experience in supply-chain or production planning within an international manufacturing environment; automotive industry experience is strongly preferred
• Strong practical knowledge of production planning, material planning and SAP processes, particularly MRP, MM/WM and master-data governance
• Demonstrated experience with S&OP, MPS, inventory optimization, PFEP and cross-functional process improvement
• Analytical and structured mindset, with advanced Excel and preferably Power BI or comparable analytics skills
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence across functions, plants and management levels
• Fluent English; German or another international language is an advantage. Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize end-to-end logistics and production planning across the group, covering customer demand, supply, capacity and inventory planning
• Own inventory optimization for raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods, balancing delivery performance, working capital and cost
• Drive PFEP implementation and data quality, including lead times, lot sizes, consumption, safety stocks and planning parameters
• Govern SAP MRP runs, planning parameters and logistics master data; support implementation activities and manual MRP exception handling with plants, IT and business functions
• Lead S&OP and MPS governance, forecast accuracy improvement and capacity alignment across Sales, Operations, Procurement and Logistics
• Coordinate logistics planning for new projects, engineering changes, end-of-production and end-of-life to minimize shortages and obsolete stock
• Establish group-wide KPIs and improvement roadmaps for DIO, excess and obsolete inventory, premium freight, forecast accuracy and on-time delivery
• Conduct the annual logistics management audit, identify supply-chain risks and track corrective and improvement actions

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Excel

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a comparable discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Master data governance

Job description

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

Group Logistics Planning Manager (m/f/d) -(m/f/d/ All Genders Welcome)

Your Role

As our Group Logistics Planning Manager (m/f/d), you will:

• Lead and standardize end-to-end logistics and production planning across the group, covering customer demand, supply, capacity and inventory planning
• Own inventory optimization for raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods, balancing delivery performance, working capital and cost
• Drive PFEP implementation and data quality, including lead times, lot sizes, consumption, safety stocks and planning parameters
• Govern SAP MRP runs, planning parameters and logistics master data; support implementation activities and manual MRP exception handling with plants, IT and business functions
• Lead S&OP and MPS governance, forecast accuracy improvement and capacity alignment across Sales, Operations, Procurement and Logistics
• Coordinate logistics planning for new projects, engineering changes, end-of-production and end-of-life to minimize shortages and obsolete stock
• Establish group-wide KPIs and improvement roadmaps for DIO, excess and obsolete inventory, premium freight, forecast accuracy and on-time delivery
• Conduct the annual logistics management audit, identify supply-chain risks and track corrective and improvement actions

What You'll Bring (Skills & Experience)

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• University degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a comparable discipline
• Several years of relevant experience in supply-chain or production planning within an international manufacturing environment; automotive industry experience is strongly preferred
• Strong practical knowledge of production planning, material planning and SAP processes, particularly MRP, MM/WM and master-data governance
• Demonstrated experience with S&OP, MPS, inventory optimization, PFEP and cross-functional process improvement
• Analytical and structured mindset, with advanced Excel and preferably Power BI or comparable analytics skills
• Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence across functions, plants and management levels
• Fluent English; German or another international language is an advantage. Willingness to travel as required.

What We Offer

At GRAMMER, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive global work culture
• Structured career and development pathways
• Opportunities to work in international teams and projects
• Learning & training programs to grow your expertise
• Work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives

and the chance to have realimpact within a globally successful company shaping the future of mobility.

Diversity is extremelyimportant to us at GRAMMER. We value different perspectives and welcomeapplications from people of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds,orientations, ages, and genders. All references to people and job titles applyequally to all genders.

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