Logistics Coordinator (m/f/d)

About the position

As a Logistics Coordinator (m/f/d), you will manage production and materials planning and ensure a reliable supply to the production department. You will coordinate material flows, work closely with internal departments and suppliers, and respond flexibly to last-minute requests. In doing so, you will actively contribute to stock optimization and the further development of efficient logistics processes.

Hybrid setup: 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home

Languages: fluent German & English

Responsibilities

Production Planning / Scheduling:

• Processing of customer orders (master orders, blanket orders, individual orders)
• Developing and optimizing the overall production plan for individual, assigned areas based on the latest internal and external customer order data. This includes stock-optimized planning of quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily production volumes by revenue, customer, and unit
• Entering planned orders into the SAP ERP system and continuously adjusting the plan following exception reports (rescheduling; increasing planned quantities or order smoothing according to scheduling procedures)
• Creating production orders in the SAP ERP system and continuously tracking orders (technical completion, rescheduling, etc.)
• Close and continuous coordination with production in your division regarding personnel and equipment availability, as well as with work planning for continuous process optimization
• Operational management of production in response to short-notice customer requests

Material Planning / Scheduling:

• Creation and distribution of material release orders from the SAP ERP system to the relevant suppliers, taking into account stock optimization / reduction
• Daily review of parts availability in accordance with production planning via the SAP ERP system
• Daily review and coordination with suppliers and production regarding parts critical to supply
• Issuing reminders to suppliers and, if necessary, escalating issues in the event of impending supply bottlenecks
• Development of supply scenarios with the supplier in the event of bottleneck situations
• Coordination with suppliers in the event of capacity bottlenecks or shipping issues
• Review of all relevant storage locations (inbound warehouse, production warehouse, external warehouse), including incoming goods inspection
• If necessary, placing orders at the external warehouse and coordinating with logistics service providers

Local Purchasing:

• Purchase requisitions for various replacement parts or new parts [PPAP+OTP] (direct) or office supplies (indirect)
• Review of credit memos following retroactive price changes and price updates from suppliers
• Invoice verification (associated approval documentation or requesting credit memos from suppliers)
• Creation of new supply contracts based on the relevant NL template and their modification as requested by GSCM

Other tasks:

• Stock take preparation and support during execution
• Participation and support in audit preparation
• Requisitioning of non-production materials required within the department
• Supporting logistics management in the planning and execution of logistics projects, including stock optimization
• Active participation in TVM improvement management

 Job Requirements

• A degree in business administration, preferably with a focus on logistics, or a business apprenticeship, or extensive experience in a comparable position
• Goal-oriented, structured, and independent work style
• Interdisciplinary approach to work
• Assertiveness, strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good English skills
• In-depth knowledge of SAP R/3 and MS Office

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We don't want average performance. We want exceptional. We're looking for someone who is full of drive and unafraid of challenges. Does this sound like you? Then get in touch with us.