Position: logistics manager
academic background: bachelor´s degree in industrial engineering, international trade with a focus on logistics, or a related field.
professional experience: over 5 years of experience providing specialized support in the automotive industry. Skilled in sap wm, quality systems, traceability systems, and other logistics-related platforms.
main responsibilities:
* coordinate, lead, and optimize the supply chain operations, minimizing logistics costs and maximizing service levels for internal and external customers.
* manage plant inventories efficiently to ensure high turnover rates.
* ensure accurate and optimal material and production planning to meet customer requirements.
* administer foreign trade compliance programs and obligations.
* issue and authorize production plans and orders in alignment with customer demands.
* guarantee timely and balanced supply of raw materials and packaging.
* ensure on-time delivery of finished goods to customers, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
* collaborate with engineering to schedule production of events, pre-series, and prototypes.
* maintain inventory reliability at 95% or higher.
* reduce inbound and outbound logistics costs in line with organizational plans. - propose, document, and implement strategic initiatives (e.g., warehouse design, material flow optimization).
* ensure accurate demand and material planning in sap according to company guidelines.
* evaluate the impact of customer-requested changes. - organize and implement personnel-related measures such as evaluation, training, development, and participate in hiring, promotion, and development decisions.
key authorities:
* report directly to the general director.
* authorize production plans based on customer demand.
* responsible for timely supply and must inform the general director of any delivery delays.
* ensure on-time deliveries and inventory management in line with company policies.
* actively participate in cost reduction initiatives and motivate team involvement.
* monitor logistics performance and participate in decision-making with hr and general management.