Logistics Specialist

**Logistics Specialist (Production Planning) I**Location**Pacesetting. Passionate. Together.** HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.**YOUR TASKS**- ** Job Objective**Continuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a production planSupporting of complex production planning in a production operation, focused on attaining the required production output within specified resource constraints** Duties and Responsibilities**- Production Planning_- Continuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a complex production plan- Track plan fulfillment incl. checks regarding material availability, production scheduling, order release, material reservation and production deadlines- Supporting to execute complex production planning related exception handling and error correction especially within ERP system, initiating logistic escalation if necessary- Identifies the causes that could lead to the delay of specific deliveries, find viable solutions and informs the sales schedule- High frequent alignment with material management, production and sales planning reviewing customer orders, production capabilities and material availability- Supporting the special needs for SOP and EOP products- Assurance and maintenance of master data accuracy and performance measurements (KPIs)- Central contact person and first level support for production planning processes in the plant, especially focused on the information flow within the ERP system- Supporting to execute training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized production planning processes to the production planners and supervisors in the plant- Measurement and monitoring to achieve production planning target KPIs in the plant and execution of countermeasures in close alignment with their supervisor- Plan production and schedule complex production sequences, using the ERP system especially considering lead times, shipping dates, sales forecasts, customer orders as well as backorders- Evaluation of capacity loads for complex production lines- Involvement in optimization projects concerning production planning processes- Support the production planner to fulfill the required tasks according to work routines- First level support for production planners in the plant and central contact for production planning processes- Regular analysis and, if necessary, corrections of relevant master data for production planning- _Project Management_- Supporting the management of 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 and systems- Preparing and further development of concepts for improving recording, analysis, modeling, presentation and management of process-related data- Supporting the negotiations of general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS processes, turnaround periods, packaging) in agreement with responsible departments**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**Logistics Specialist (Production Planning) I Qualifications- **Educational Background**: A Bachelor's degree in a related field.- ** Experience**: 1-2 years in logistics field, preferably in production planning.- ** Knowledge**: Familiarity with logistics, inventory systems and industry standards. SAP- ** Analytical & Organizational Skills**: Strong problem-solving and communication.- Ensure full compliance with the production plan to achieve operational goals and delivery timelines.- Supervise the execution of the production plan, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.- Adjust schedules and priorities in response to changes in demand, materials availability, or operational challenges.Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.Ana Moran Perales