Logistics Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Plant

Novares Group; Seseña; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Logistics Manager for their Seseña plant. This dynamic role demands technical skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience in team management. Key tasks include overseeing logistics activities, ensuring on-time product deliveries, and driving continuous improvement strategies. Qualified candidates should possess at least a B2 level in English or French, experience with ERP systems like SAP, and solid knowledge of customs regulations. This position involves working on-site with a split schedule, Monday to Friday.

Formación

• Minimum B2 level in English and/or French.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Manage logistics activities to meet quality and cost requirements.
• Organize resources to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure continuous improvement in logistics performance.

Conocimientos

Data-driven decision making

Attention to detail

Experience with ERP systems

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We currently have an open position for a Logistics Manager at our industrial plant. This is a dynamic role that requires technical knowledge, strong organizational skills, and proven experience in team management.

To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.novaresteam.com/

Main Responsibilities

Manage plant logistics activities and oversee the daily performance of the department to meet customer requirements in terms of quality, cost, deadlines, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Coordinate and manage the company’s operational flow and the personnel involved to ensure results.

• Collect, process, and circulate information to meet customer demands.
• Manage requests (revised forecast and industrial & sales plan).
• Ensure product flow through the company
• Secure supply of necessary products for production.
• Coordinate planning processes (Industrial & Sales Plan – Master Production Schedule – Sequencing – Net Requirements Calculation / KANBAN).
• Organize the supply chain (planning supply, production, and distribution) considering customer constraints, internal limitations, and best practices.
• Implement, monitoring, and improving logistics processes and associated personnel.
• Supervising internal flows to optimize costs (equipment and labor) and execution times.
• Managing inventory and actions to improve reliability.
• Supporting new project launches and assessing their impact on logistics (space, equipment, labor requirements).
• Ensuring ERP data accuracy with the team and keeping customer data updated.

2. Organize, manage, and allocate resources to guarantee on-time product delivery at optimal cost and in compliance with specifications.

• Study and implement resources (equipment, software, etc.) to improve logistics performance.
• Verify accuracy of transmitted information and compliance with standards.
• Manage relationships with logistics service providers in coordination with the purchasing department.

3. Manage daily activity

• Monitor performance indicators, identify discrepancies, resolve issues with teams, and implement corrective actions (production logistics and spare parts service).

1. Drive continuous improvement within the department

• Lead daily logistics performance meetings and update KPIs (transport, TSL, stock).
• Coordinate deviation analysis and daily progress using problem-solving tools.
• Ensure inventory reliability.
• Participate in working groups (CCV, SMED, etc.).

1. Administer the customer web portal for logistics topics

• KPI monitoring: Service rate (Series + Spare Parts), EDI (including dispute management when necessary).
• Update self-assessment (MMOG/LE).
• Capacity checks against customer demand (with Business Manager).
• Follow up on logistics-related customer claims.

Additional Requirements

• English and/or French – minimum B2 level
• Positive energy
• Stress tolerance
• Stock data analysis skills
• Knowledge of customs regulations and procedures
• SAP experience

Required Skills

• Comfortable making data-driven decisions
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with ERP systems

Location:

Novares Plant – Seseña (South of Madrid region). Own vehicle required to access the facilities.

Work Schedule:

Split shift, Monday to Friday, on-site.