Logistics Planning Manager

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Job Description

The Logistics Planning Manager is responsible for leading Customer and Procurement Planning operations within GS/OSD6-NA, ensuring the fulfillment of business requirements across North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico). This role oversees end-to-end planning activities, including inventory management, supplier coordination, and customer service levels, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Logistics Planning Operations
Lead the Customer & Procurement Planning team to support Pass-Through Business and procurement planning (BBM North America) for OE customers.
Manage daily planning operations, ensuring alignment between customer demand, supplier capacity, and inventory levels.
Coordinate and lead escalation activities with both suppliers and customers to mitigate Supply Chain risks.
Ensure accurate maintenance of customer and supplier master data related to orders and inventory management.
Oversee warehouse inventory and ensure outbound shipments meet customer requirements within agreed transportation schedule.
Coordinate cross-functional communication between customers, warehouses, supplying plants, and Business Units to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
Drive service level performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support business growth by strengthening logistics planning services in North America in alignment with global regions (Asia, EMEA).
Lead or support ad-hoc business requests, special projects, and strategic initiatives.

- Leadership & People Management

Define annual objectives and conduct performance evaluations for GS/OSD6-NA associates.
Lead talent management activities, including recruitment, performance reviews, development plans, and training programs.
Ensure continuous development of team capabilities and competencies in logistics planning processes.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results.

- Process Improvement & Compliance

Lead and coordinate improvement projects using CIP methodologies (CIP system) to achieve business targets and KPI's.
Ensure adherence to standard work procedures and compliance with Bosch Central Directives in Procurement/customer planning.
Establish, implement, and maintain local work procedures and ensure ongoing compliance.
Reporting & Planning in a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly basis review.
Oversee key reporting activities, including Monthly Business Reports (MBR), Current Forecast (CF), and Target Business Plan (TBP).
Ensure data accuracy and transparency to support decision-making and performance tracking.

Qualifications

-Minimum 5 years of experience working in the automotive (or equivalent) industry

-Supply Chain Planning: Knowledge of S&OP, demand and customer planning, with experience in SAP planning systems preferred.

-Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams by effectively motivating, coaching, and training team members to consistently achieve both team and organizational objectives.

-Adaptability & Ownership: Able to prioritize tasks effectively using strong organizational skills and proactively take ownership of multiple projects.

-Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional management teams.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.