Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise the logistics department, including warehouse, internal logistics, shipping/receiving, packaging, and logistics planning teams.
Ensure efficient material flows from supplier deliveries to production and from production to customers.
Lead and optimize warehouse operations, material movements, FIFO processes, and stock accuracy.
Implement and manage SAP processes for logistics, materials management, and inventory control.
Ensure packaging management, including packaging design, optimization, compliance, and inventory monitoring.
Plan, monitor, and optimize logistics costs and budgets.
Coordinate customer deliveries and ensure on-time shipments to OEM and Tier-1 customers.
Lead logistics planning for production, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, call-offs, and scheduling.
Implement continuous improvement activities (Lean Logistics, 5S, standardization).
Cooperate with production, purchasing, quality, engineering, and finance teams.
Prepare and analyze logistics KPIs and propose improvement measures.
Manage external logistics providers, transport companies, and packaging suppliers.

Experience in leading logistics teams, preferably in the automotive industry.
Expert knowledge of SAP (MM, WM, PP, or similar modules).
Strong skills in developing and optimizing material flow processes.
Discipline and structure in warehouse management and all material movements.
Knowledge of inventory management, cycle counts, and stock accuracy control.
Experience with packaging management (returnable and one-way packaging).
Strong analytical profile and project management skills.
High level of numerical literacy and ability to work with data and KPIs.
Knowledge of automotive logistics standards and customer-specific logistics requirements.
Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Slovak and English or German language required.