Senior Planning Manager Global Logistics (m/w/d)

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

Senior Planning Manager Global Logistics (m/f/d) - (m/f/d / All Genders Welcome)

Location: Ursensollen

Your Role

As our Senior Planning Manager Global Logistics (m/f/d), you will:

Own and optimize global inventory management for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods, balancing service levels, costs, and working capital

Develop and implement inventory optimization strategies, including safety stock policies, cycle counting, and excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory reduction initiatives

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) framework

Ensure efficient material planning through the maintenance and optimization of relevant planning data

Manage logistics activities for new product introductions (NPI), engineering change management (ECM), and end-of-production/end-of-life (EOP/EOL) processes

Standardize and continuously improve global planning processes and systems

Oversee SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and ensure the quality and integrity of master data within the SAP MM and WM modules

Enhance planning and forecasting processes to improve forecast accuracy and planning reliability

Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&IOP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) processes

Optimize and standardize global production planning to maximize resource utilization, ensure on-time delivery, and improve operational efficiency

Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Logistics, and IT to drive cross-functional process improvements

Conduct audits and ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing and maintaining business continuity plans

Initiate and implement projects to reduce logistics costs and improve overall operational efficiency

Drive the achievement of key Supply Chain KPIs, including Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), Excess & Obsolete Inventory (E&O), Forecast Accuracy, Premium Freight, and On-Time Delivery (OTD)

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Experience)

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience in supply chain planning, logistics management, or a related field, with a focus on international/global supply chains

Strong expertise in SAP, particularly in the MM (Materials Management) and WM (Warehouse Management) modules, as well as master data management

Proven experience in the implementation, management, and optimization of MRP (Material Requirements Planning), S&IOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning), and MPS (Master Production Scheduling) processes

Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives with measurable business results, such as cost reduction, inventory optimization, and service level improvement

Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, with experience leading cross-functional collaboration and managing stakeholders across all organizational levels

Advanced proficiency in SAP (MM, WM, MRP), Microsoft Excel, and business intelligence/data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured, solution-oriented approach to optimizing complex supply chain processes

Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies

What We Offer

At GRAMMER, you will benefit from:

A supportive and inclusive global work culture

Structured career and development pathways

Opportunities to work in international teams and projects

Modern workplace amenities including company-subsidized canteen

Learning & training programs to grow your expertise

Work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives

…and the chance to have real impact within a globally successful company shaping the future of mobility.

Diversity is extremely important to us at GRAMMER. We value different perspectives and welcome applications from people of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, orientations, ages, and genders. All references to people and job titles apply equally to all genders.

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