Head of Logistics Planning

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG

$110K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Logistics-related field.
  • 6-8 years of experience with plant logistics.
  • Extensive knowledge of transportation and materials management.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and familiarity with quality systems.
  • Business fluency in English; basic knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the logistics planning team for end-to-end logistics processes.
  • Align Logistics Planning with cross-functional plant teams for program launches.
  • Represent Logistics in North America Manufacturing Concept Reviews for material flow.
  • Define and monitor goals for the Logistics Planning team based on regional priorities.
  • Participate in Buying Decision Meetings to optimize landed costs.
  • Negotiate with logistics service providers for competitive pricing.
  • Develop standard operating processes in collaboration with Central Logistics.
  • Review and approve logistics budget plans for the Americas region.
  • Oversee logistics operations in the Americas for process adherence and efficiency.
  • Communicate logistics performance metrics to senior management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead logistics functions for new product launches.
  • Engagement in cross-functional team collaborations across regions.
  • Chance to negotiate with logistics service providers for favorable terms.
  • Access to continual professional development in logistics operations.
  • Insight into regional and global logistics performance metrics.
Full Job Description
Your Tasks • Lead the logistics planning team in developing and implementing end-to-end logistics processes for new product launches, from supplier through customer delivery, including internal material flow. • Lead alignment between Logistics Planning and plant cross-functional teams to ensure successful and seamless program launches. • Represent the Logistics function, including Plant Logistics and Logistics Planning, in North America Manufacturing Concept Reviews to ensure material flow principles are considered, aligned, and optimized. • Define and monitor goals and objectives for the Logistics Planning team to ensure alignment with regional logistics priorities and business needs. • Represent Plant Logistics and Logistics Planning in North America Buying Decision Meetings to ensure decisions consider total landed cost. • Partner with Indirect Purchasing to negotiate competitive pricing and favorable terms with logistics service providers. • Lead the development and governance of standard operating processes within the Americas region in collaboration with Central Logistics. • Review and approve annual logistics investment and cost budget plans for plant logistics and logistics planning. • Provide oversight of logistics operations across the Americas region, including plants, to ensure process adherence and drive delivery efficiency. • Communicate regional logistics performance to senior management at regional and global headquarters. Your Profile • Bachelor's Degree in Business or other Logistics/Materials Management/Packaging related major from a four-year college or university. • 6-8 years of work experience, including plant experience. • Extensive knowledge of transportation, customs, packaging, materials management, material flow, problem solving, quality systems and OEM logistics requirements. • English - business fluency. • Spanish - basic knowledge.

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