HEAD OF PLANNING LOGISTICS

FORVIA HELLA; Irapuato; Vor Ort; MXN 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FORVIA HELLA invites a Head of Planning Logistics V to lead and optimize a high complexity logistics planning department with cross-plant responsibility. You will oversee inventory, material, production planning, and demand planning, ensuring efficient information flows and KPI-driven performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, applying global standards, and driving continuous improvement across regions.

Qualifikationen

• 6-7+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Material Planning, and Production Planning.

Aufgaben

• Direct, manage and optimize the planning resources to minimize total costs while meeting customer requirements in a high complexity plant operation.
• Design information flows including master data and logistics processes for planning logistics.
• Coordinate and balance interests across inventory, material, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning with stakeholders.
• Ensure application of global logistics standards and drive continuous improvement across regional logistics.

Kenntnisse

Logistics

Supply Chain

Inventory Management

Material Planning

Production Planning

Ausbildung

University degree

Jobbeschreibung

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.

YOUR TASKS

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

Responsible for Logistics Planning in more than one location (cross-plant responsibility)

Duties and Responsibilities

A Logistics Planning

• 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

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

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.