About this role
Your Contribution: As a Launch Logistics Planner , you will play a key role in supporting new business launches by leading all logistics-related activities prior to Start of Production (SOP). Acting as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure that logistics processes, material flows, transportation networks, and system setups are properly established to support a successful program launch. Once production begins, responsibility is transitioned to the plant operations team. • Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs. • Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/ outbound supply chain settings for new programs. • Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation. • Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project. • Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams. • Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues. • Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictates. • Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant. • Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning. • Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs. • Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning. • Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned. • On-site plant support when required. • Provide logistics cost studies on development & change management projects. • Support / lead continuous improvement initiatives Your Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering. • 2+ years of logistics / manufacturing experience. • Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and all Microsoft office applications preferred. • Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects in interdisciplinary teams. • Advanced communication and problem-solving skills. • Strong initiative and cost awareness. Our Offer: We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits. We encourage you to apply even if you don´t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. Jobs & Career MX |MAHLE #TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Do you have any questions? [email protected]