Head of Department Logistics

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Department Logistics to lead and drive end-to-end plant logistics operations. This role is responsible for defining plant logistics strategy ensuring operational excellence and delivering continuous improvement across all logistics functions. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in strengthening supply chain performance and enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the plant logistics strategy including annual focus topics and improvement initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end plant logistics operations ensuring efficiency cost optimization and service excellence.
• Oversee Warehouse Management (LOM) Logistics Innovation IT Systems & Processes (LOI) Value Stream Logistics Planning (LOP) and ASA HUB PgP2 (LOW).
• Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs budget targets and operational objectives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) and actively participate in Bosch Production System (BPS) initiatives.
• Act as a cross-functional bridge within the supply chain ensuring seamless coordination across departments and divisions.
• Collaborate closely with external partners such as Logistics Service Providers and liners to ensure continuity of supply and customer delivery fulfillment.
• Monitor and manage logistics processes capabilities and compliance with standard procedures and industry best practices.
• Build lead coach and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across plants and business units.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Administration Engineering Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• 67 years of relevant experience in supply chain management preferably within a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of proven leadership experience.

Professional Expertise

• Strong and comprehensive understanding of plant logistics including Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and physical material flow.
• Good understanding of plant operations and a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience driving operational excellence and managing complex logistics processes.
• Strong conflict management capabilities with the ability to lead in challenging situations.
• Good understanding of digitalization trends and the application of data analytics within logistics and supply chain.

Leadership Competencies

• Self-reflective leadership style with openness to feedback and continuous development.
• Leadership approach built on positivity openness and trust.
• High intercultural sensitivity and ability to lead diverse teams.
• Strong coaching and people development capabilities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Hands-on mentality with strong ownership of results.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across different stakeholders and functions.
• Ability to build lasting business relationships based on unity and trust.
• Strong results- and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape logistics strategy at plant level drive innovation and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening supply chain resilience and delivering best-in-class operational performance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time