HEAD OF PLANNING LOGISTICS
As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spareparts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles.

With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.
Integral Job Title Job No.
Head of Planning Logistics V
Direct, manage, coordinate and optimize a high complexity logistics planning department, focusing on all topics
related to inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand
planning
Responsible for Logistics Planning in more than one location (cross-plant responsibility)
A Logistics Planning
~1 Direct, manage and optimize all resources connected to the planning processes with the goal to achieve minimal total costs and meet customer requirements within a high complexity plant operation
~2 Direct and control the design of information flows incl. master data and logistics processes related to planning logistics within a high complexity plant operation
~3 Coordinate and balance conflicting interests arising within inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning process with internal / external stakeholders within a high complexity plant operation
~4 Securing the implementation and application of global (logistics) standards (e.g. process)
~5 Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with regional logistics to consistently increase logistics performance




~6 Responsible to control all planning logistics processes, ensuring high efficiency in inventory management, material management, production planning, sales scheduling and demand planning by using the standardized key performance indicators
~7 Involvement in inter-departmental workgroups and projects for the coordination and optimization of SOP and EOP, carrying out day-to-day tasks related to new products and others
~8 Involvement in logistics agreements with customers & suppliers in cooperation with those responsible
~9 Participation in global strategic projects and facilitate pilot projects
~10 Cross-plant responsibility regarding logistics planning tasks
~B Project Management
~1 Supervise and execute the management of high complexity logistics projects from technical and organizational perspective along the supply chain and product lifecycle, incl. 2 Defining, planning, coordinating and monitoring of high complexity projects for the area of responsibilityincl. responsible for internal and external personnel capacity planning
~3 Definition and continuous monitoring of project success regarding time, budget and output quality and driving execution of defined actions
~4 Negotiating general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS processes, turnaround periods, packaging)




~5 Aligning all ongoing projects and activities with relevant business processes owners and functions, incl corporate
~7 Support and contribute on overarching activities and initiatives
~8 Preparation of business cases and execution of pilot applications

Instructing and supporting employees in a target-oriented and motivating manner to fulfill the tasks
~2 Guiding, instructing and supporting employees in function-related tasks
~3 Participating in hiring process and responsible to sustain the team performance and evaluation as well as qualification demands

Carrying out other tasks related to this position (Including examining as well as complying with industrial safety and environmental protection measures pertaining to the scope of duties)
6-7+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Material Planning, and Production Planning.
~ Strong experience in Planning & Logistics operations, including Customer Service, Demand Planning, Production Planning,
~ Material Management, and Inventory Management within a complex manufacturing environment.
~ Proven track record in leading complex logistics and supply chain projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and operational performance.
~ Leadership experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams, including talent development, performance management, and recruitment.
~ Strong knowledge of global logistics processes, continuous improvement, KPI management, and supplier/customer negotiations

We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
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📌 HEAD OF PLANNING LOGISTICS (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Hella
📍 Ciudad de México