Logistics Section Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Nilüfer; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Medical services

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Catering facilities

Access to local public transport

Job summary

Bosch Group in Turkey seeks a Logistics Section Manager to lead end-to-end planning across Demand, Production, and Material Planning, ensuring on-time customer delivery while balancing inventory and capacity.

You will build and develop teams, partner with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering and Logistics, and drive continuous improvement in the integrated planning process.

Fluency in English is required; German is a plus; strong SAP, MRP and BI analytics background is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning of a value stream to ensure on-time delivery while balancing inventory, capacity, and efficiency.

Skills

Demand Planning

Production Planning

Material Planning

Inventory Management

MRP

Capacity Planning

S&OP/IBP

SAP

Power BI

Data Analytics

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

BSc/ MSc in SCM

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Mechanical Engineering

Related Field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Let's turn visions into reality. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility or industry. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

As Logistics Section Manager, you will lead the end-to-end planning activities of an assigned value stream, ensuring superior customer delivery performance while balancing inventory, capacity, and operational efficiency.

You will be responsible for managing and developing teams covering Demand Planning, Production Planning, and Material Planning. Acting as a key business partner across Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics, you will transform customer demand into reliable and executable supply chain plans.

The role requires a strong end-to-end supply chain mindset, combining strategic planning, operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement. This is in line with Bosch Logistics' integrated planning approach, where demand, material, and production planning are managed as one connected process chain.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Demand, Production, or Material Planning.

Proven manufacturing experience and team leadership.

Strong track record of operational improvement and business results.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Demand, Production, and Material Planning, Inventory Management, MRP, Capacity Planning, and S&OP / Integrated Business Planning.

Advanced SAP knowledge; Power BI and data analytics experience is an advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills.

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.

Ability to manage pressure, ambiguity, and complex stakeholders.

Fluent English; German is an advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Demonstrates strong end-to-end supply chain thinking.

Has experience improving customer delivery and supply continuity.

Can balance customer requirements, capacity, inventory, and business objectives.

Combines strong people leadership with a data-driven mindset.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop planners across Demand, Production, and Material Planning.

Build a high-performance, customer-focused team culture.

Develop planning capabilities and support talent and succession planning.

Promote cross-functional collaboration.

Translate customer demand into feasible and reliable supply plans.

Drive forecast quality, demand transparency, and planning stability.

Balance demand, capacity, materials, inventory, and customer requirements.

Manage supply risks, shortages, bottlenecks, and recovery actions.

Optimize planning parameters, inventory levels, and replenishment strategies.

Monitor and improve key KPIs,

Additional Information

Your future job location offers you: Flexible benefits and services, medical services, employee discounts, on-site parking, catering facilities, access to local public transport, room for improvements.

Only positive candidates will be replied via a video interview invitation.

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