HEAD OF PLANNING LOGISTICS

FORVIA HELLA; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 1,679,000 - 2,612,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Head of Planning Logistics V to direct and optimize a high-complexity planning department. You will oversee inventory, material, production, sales scheduling, and demand planning, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiency and costs.

You will lead intercultural teams, drive KPI-based improvements, and participate in global strategic projects, with a focus on sustaining high performance across logistics functions.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field.
• 6-7+ years in Logistics, Supply Chain and Production Planning.
• Experience leading complex logistics projects and multicultural teams.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics processes and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and optimize resources connected to planning processes to minimize costs and meet customer requirements.
• Design and control information flows including master data and planning processes.
• Coordinate and balance inventory, material, production planning, and demand planning with stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to global logistics standards and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with regional logistics teams.
• Control planning logistics processes to maintain high efficiency via KPIs.
• Participate in cross-department workgroups for SOP and EOP coordination.
• Negotiate logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers, and customers.
• Lead pilot projects and support global strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Production planning

Cross-cultural teamwork

KPI management

Negotiation with suppliers/customers

Project coordination

Education

University degree

Job description

Location

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

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Job Description

Designer of the HF / Process Designer (PDE):

HCC-HR-OM von Rüden, Wolfgang

Process Assignment

HI-HR11-30

Process Leader (PLD)

HCC-HR-OD Leweling, Tobias

Edition Date

2016-03-07

HF 7607_C (2016-03-07)

Information Classification: Confidential

Global Job Title Job No.

Head of Planning Logistics V

LP2201

Job Objective

Direct, manage, coordinate and optimize a high complexity logistics planning department, focusing on all topics related to inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1 Direct, manage and optimize all resources connected to the planning processes with the goal to achieve minimal total costs and meet customer requirements within a high complexity plant operation
• 2 Direct and control the design of information flows incl. master data and logistics processes related to planning logistics within a high complexity plant operation
• 3 Coordinate and balance conflicting interests arising within inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning process with internal / external stakeholders within a high complexity plant operation
• 4 Securing the implementation and application of global (logistics) standards (e.g. process)
• 5 Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with regional logistics to consistently increase logistics performance
• 6 Responsible to control all planning logistics processes, ensuring high efficiency in inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning by using the standardized key performance indicators
• 7 Involvement in inter-departmental workgroups and projects for the coordination and optimization of SOP and EOP, carrying out day-to-day tasks related to new products and others
• 8 Involvement in logistics agreements with customers & suppliers in cooperation with those responsible
• 9 Participation in global strategic projects and facilitate pilot projects
• 10 Cross-plant responsibility regarding logistics planning tasks
• 11 Leading of intercultural teams

B Project Management

• 1 Supervise and execute the management of high complexity logistics projects from technical and organizational perspective along the supply chain and product lifecycle, incl. corporate processes
• 2 Defining, planning, coordinating and monitoring of high complexity projects for the area of responsibility incl. responsible for internal and external personnel capacity planning
• 3 Definition and continuous monitoring of project success regarding time, budget and output quality and driving execution of defined actions
• 4 Negotiating general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS processes, turnaround periods, packaging)
• 5 Aligning all ongoing projects and activities with relevant business processes owners and functions, incl corporate
• 6 Execution of problem solving and escalation for occurring deviations
• 7 Support and contribute on overarching activities and initiatives
• 8 Preparation of business cases and execution of pilot applications

C Leadership

• 1 Deploying employees corresponding to their qualifications within the relevant structure. Instructing and supporting employees in a target-oriented and motivating manner to fulfill the tasks
• 2 Guiding, instructing and supporting employees in function-related tasks
• 3 Participating in hiring process and responsible to sustain the team performance and evaluation as well as qualification demands
• 4 Carrying out other tasks related to this position (Including examining as well as complying with industrial safety and environmental protection measures pertaining to the scope of duties)

Job Profile / Requirements

profession / education b) job related experience

University degree

more than 6 up to 7 years

Your Qualifications

• 6-7+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Material Planning, and Production Planning.
• Strong experience in Planning & Logistics operations, including Customer Service, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Material Management, and Inventory Management within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in leading complex logistics and supply chain projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams, including talent development, performance management, and recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics processes, continuous improvement, KPI management, and supplier/customer negotiations

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.