MP&L Manager

Brose Sitech; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Professional development

Job summary

Brose Sitech in South Carolina is seeking a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead and develop the site’s logistics team. You will oversee warehousing, transportation, production planning and material flow to ensure on-time delivery and optimal operations.

The role requires 5+ years of logistics leadership, strong SAP and Excel skills, cross‑site coordination, and willingness to travel internationally. You will drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives in line with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or a comparable qualification.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in logistics management or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of JIT/JIS processes and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze the data.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities, along with a high degree of flexibility.
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects.
• Ability to work with multiple sites in differing time zones.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing the logistics team
• Managing all logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, production planning, and material flow
• Leading and overseeing all logistics operations and strategic logistics initiatives within the manufacturing plant in alignment with corporate logistics standard
• Leading production planning and scheduling activities
• Ensuring alignment of production programs, material availability, and customer requirements
• Managing logistics budgets, investments, and personnel capacity planning
• Planning, controlling and optimizing inventory levels
• Overseeing warehouse operations, transportation, and production planning activities
• Monitoring and achieving logistics KPIs (OTD, inventory levels, logistics costs)
• Implementing continuous improvement and Lean Management initiatives
• Cooperating closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
• Contributing to the setting of goals for the plant within the framework of business planning
• Developing and pursuing measures to achieve the goals defined in the business plan and, if necessary, initiating corrective measures
• Coordinating with suppliers in the event of procurement difficulties and special features arising from contractual obligations within the framework of the contracts concluded between procurement and suppliers
• Approving and monitoring the planning data on budget, investments and personnel capacity of the subordinate organizational units

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or comparable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Leading, motivating, and developing the logistics team
• Managing all logistics operations, including warehousing, transportation, production planning, and material flow
• Leading and overseeing all logistics operations and strategic logistics initiatives within the manufacturing plant in alignment with corporate logistics standard
• Leading production planning and scheduling activities
• Ensuring alignment of production programs, material availability, and customer requirements
• Managing logistics budgets, investments, and personnel capacity planning
• Planning, controlling and optimizing inventory levels
• Overseeing warehouse operations, transportation, and production planning activities
• Monitoring and achieving logistics KPIs (OTD, inventory levels, logistics costs)
• Implementing continuous improvement and Lean Management initiatives
• Cooperating closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
• Contributing to the setting of goals for the plant within the framework of business planning
• Developing and pursuing measures to achieve the goals defined in the business plan and, if necessary, initiating corrective measures
• Coordinating with suppliers in the event of procurement difficulties and special features arising from contractual obligations within the framework of the contracts concluded between procurement and suppliers
• Approving and monitoring the planning data on budget, investments and personnel capacity of the subordinate organizational units
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or a comparable qualification
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in logistics management or supply chain operations
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams
• Strong knowledge of JIT/JIS processes and ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze the data
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities, along with a high degree of flexibility
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects
• Ability to work with multiple sites in differing time zones

We offer:

• Stable employment and interesting, challenging work, contact with new technologies
• Individual opportunities for professional development

Success starts with the right conditions: cutting-edge technology, valuable benefits, and a clear path for long-term development. At Brose Sitech, we provide everything you need to drive your career forward!