Senior Production Control & Logistics Manager (m/f)

Antal; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International organization

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Antal is seeking an experienced Senior PC&L Manager to join our automotive manufacturing organization in Frankfurt. This strategic role combines financial controlling of production operations with logistics and supply chain performance management, acting as a key business partner to Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

The role ensures cost efficiency, inventory optimization, and timely decision-making in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics or Engineering.
• 7–10 years in controlling within automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven production and logistics / supply chain controlling experience.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, cost structures, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and BI/reporting tools.
• Fluent in English and German; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production cost controlling: standard costing, variance analysis, KPI monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for production and logistics.
• Analyze plant performance vs. budget and targets; identify risks and opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing per IFRS / local GAAP.
• Develop cost allocation models and product profitability analyses.
• Provide financial support for CAPEX and ROI analyses.
• Oversight of logistics & supply chain performance controlling: inventory, warehousing, transport.
• Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving and obsolete stock, working capital KPIs.
• Coordinate with Shared Services, Finance, and IT (ERP, BI).
• Lead, mentor and develop controlling teams and support audits.

Skills

ERP systems

BI / reporting tools

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

English & German

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Controlling/Economics/Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

BI reporting tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior PC&L Manager (Production Controlling & Logistics) to join our automotive manufacturing organization. This strategic role combines financial controlling of production operations with logistics and supply chain performance management, acting as a key business partner to Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

The role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency, inventory optimization, operational transparency, and timely decision-making in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production cost controlling, including standard costing, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for production and logistics functions.
• Analyze plant performance vs. budget, prior year, and targets; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes in line with IFRS / local GAAP.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation models and product profitability analyses.
• Provide financial support for investment projects (CAPEX, business cases, ROI analysis).
• Oversee logistics and supply chain performance controlling: inventory, warehousing, transportation, and material flow.
• Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving and obsolete stock, and working capital KPIs.
• Support logistics optimization projects (layout, processes, supplier flows).
• Analyze logistics costs and efficiency across inbound, internal, and outbound logistics.
• Act as a finance business partner for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Management, Operations, and Logistics leadership.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for decision-making.
• Coordinate with Shared Services, Finance, and IT teams (ERP, BI tools).
• Lead, mentor, and develop controlling teams (if applicable).
• Support audits and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, or Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in controlling within automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven experience in production controlling and logistics / supply chain controlling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and plant KPIs.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI/reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and business‑oriented mindset.
• Very good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and German (additional languages are a plus).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

What We Offer:

• A key strategic role in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
• Real influence on plant performance and business decisions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in an international organization.