At FERCHAU, we connect top engineering and industrial professionals with some of the world's leading manufacturing companies. We are currently looking for an experienced PC&L Manager (Production Control & Logistics Manager) to join a strategic industrial project in Germany. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in optimizing supply chain performance, production planning, logistics operations, and material flow management within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
Main Responsibilities:
Production Control:
- Lead production planning activities and ensure alignment with customer demand.
- Coordinate production schedules to guarantee material availability and production continuity.
- Oversee MRP/MPS processes and ensure planning accuracy.
- Monitor planning performance and implement corrective actions when required.
Logistics & Supply Chain:
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics activities.
- Ensure efficient material flow from suppliers to production lines.
- Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
- Coordinate supplier performance and manage supply shortages or disruptions.
- Improve warehouse operations, line feeding processes and internal logistics flows.
- Lead and develop Production Planning, Logistics and Warehouse teams.
- Define objectives, KPIs and performance targets.
- Coach and develop team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Performance Management
Responsible for monitoring and improving key indicators such as:
- OTIF (On Time In Full)
- Inventory Levels and Inventory Turns
- Stock Coverage
- Logistics Costs
- Planning Reliability
- Drive Supply Chain and Logistics improvement initiatives.
- Optimize planning and logistics processes using Lean methodologies.
- Improve warehouse efficiency and material flow management.
- Collaborate with Operational Excellence teams to implement best practices.
Requirements
Education
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Organization or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Production Planning, Logistics or Supply Chain Management within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience managing teams.
- Automotive industry experience is highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning (MRP / MPS)
- Inventory Management
- SAP or equivalent ERP systems
- Lean Manufacturing applied to Logistics and Supply Chain
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
- Results-oriented approach
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Strategic view of end-to-end supply chain operations
Language Requirements:
- German is not required
What We Offer:
- Participation in strategic industrial projects
- International working environment
- Continuous training and career growth
- Competitive compensation package
- Germany (On-site Manufacturing Plant)
- Local German candidates: predominantly on-site, with occasional remote work.
- European candidates: 3 weeks on-site / 1 week remote rotation model.
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