Logistics Specialist

**Logistics Specialist (Material Plan.) II**LocationFORVIA 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 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.**YOUR TASKS****Duties and Responsibilities**:- Material Planning_- Checking complex requirement notices regarding the quantities, dates and descriptions with the support of the system- Defining and guaranteeing economical order quantities according to given planning rules- Updating logistics material master data, taking into account defined targets (e.g. safety stock level) for purchased parts in agreement with internal posts- Checking safety stock levels, batch sizes, lead times and correcting the stored data- Responsibility for the stock levels of a complex parts spectrum- Involvement in the optimization of the supply chain within the context of departmental specifications- Carrying out complex stock management for a restricted area of responsibility- Taking part in or carrying out coordination meetings with internal posts- Planning, controlling and monitoring complex deliveries of a comprehensive range of purchased parts according to requirements and schedule- Controlling and monitoring component allocation for external production, considering the required quantity and time- Central contact person for material planning processes and logístical supplier management in the plant- Execution of training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized material planning processes to the purchase parts planner and supervisors in the plant.- Creation of regular analyzes of material master data, incl. stock values and stock ranges, corrections according to standard specifications- Measurement and monitoring to achieve targets- First level support for purchase parts planner in plant- Triggering orders and deadline inquiries- Monitoring delivery dates (deadline follow-up, guarantee), involving the internal posts responsible.- In difficult deadline situations, initiating escalation if necessary- Preparing complex solution measures in the event of supply bottlenecks in cooperation with internal posts, suppliers and the superior if necessary- Checking incoming order confirmations, clarifying differences in agreement with internal posts and supplier- Coordinating complex on-schedule provision of parts and/or materials between the suppliers and internal posts, as well as monitoring the provision, consumption and return of the provided parts for external production if appropriate- Processing the incoming goods journal, clarification in the event of excess deliveries or changes in schedule, whether value data or return, initiating logistic escalation if necessary- System-related set-up and permanent monitoring of supplier consignment stores- Preparing and carrying out logistics-supplier meetings with regard to deadline and quantity problems, as well as involvement in respective supplier evaluations- Processing differences in invoices (quantity differences) on the accounts payable side- Monitoring Kanban control loops incl. determining all the necessary master and movement data with the aim of realizing the prescribed availability at low stock levels- Taking over planning responsibility for items before SOP- Regular analyzes and, if necessary, corrections of scheduling relevant master data for the procurement of materials- Documentation and configuration of material planning related SAP modules to meet business requirements- Project Management / Key User_- Supporting the management and project lead for complex logistics projects from technical and organizational perspective incl. rollout and sustainable implementation of corporate standard processes- Defining, planning, coordinating and monitoring tasks within project teams by using defined methods andsystems- Coaching and training of the project team and/or triggering additional trainings- Negotiating general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JISprocesses, turnaround periods, packaging)**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS** Requisition**:- Professional experience in supply chain and logistics within the automotive industry- English Intermedium- INCOTERMS- JIT (Just-in-Time)- SAP MM modules for material planning- ASN generation, DOH calculation, and master data maintenance.- Critical Leadership Capabilities:- Problem-solving under pressure- Strong analytical thinking,- Leadership skills under high-pressure environments- Time managementANA ISABEL MORAN PERALESPhone: