Team Lead Logistics Planning & Operations (m/f/d)

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

Location: Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt 

Key Responsibilities:

• Disciplinary and functional leadership as well as the strategic development of the Logistics Planning and Operational Logistics teams
• Responsibility for the planning, implementation, and continuous development of network, supply chain, and plant logistics up to series production readiness
• Development and implementation of modern digital and AI-supported methods to optimize logistics processes and material flows
• Management of demand, volume, and inventory planning, including related SAP processes
• Ensuring on-time material supply for development, prototype builds, pre-series, and production ramp-up activities
• Responsibility for shortage management, escalation processes, and change management across the entire supply chain
• Design and optimization of inbound, in-plant, and outbound logistics processes, as well as container and packaging circulation systems
• Responsibility for SOP and ramp-up planning, including the management of relevant IT processes (SAP EWM/MM/PP, MES) and operational master data
• Close collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and external logistics partners
• Management of logistics KPIs and identification and implementation of measures to improve efficiency, delivery performance, and inventory optimization
• Regular reporting to Plant Management and active contribution to the site's logistics strategy

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional and leadership experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement within an industrial environment
• Proven experience in product development, product launches, and production ramp-ups (SOP/ramp-up)
• Ideally, experience in the automotive industry or comparable technology-driven sectors
• Strong knowledge of SAP EWM, MM, and PP, as well as experience in designing efficient material flow and logistics processes
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and Operational Excellence principles; experience with MES systems is an advantage
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills combined with a solution-oriented implementation mindset
• High affinity for digital tools, data analytics, and innovative technologies such as AI for logistics process optimization
• Experience in escalation, risk, and stakeholder management within complex project and production environments
• Assertive personality with a strong hands-on mentality and a high degree of personal responsibility
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Benefits:

• We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
• You will receive a very attractive compensation package.
• With us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
• We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year.
• You will benefit from an attractive compensation and benefits package, including a company pension scheme, private and occupational accident insurance, and capital-forming benefits.
• We support the compatibility of work and family life through flexible working models, including parental leave and part-time opportunities.
• Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being – from bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations.
• Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.
• You will be challenged - but also supported by a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• On top, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars.

Additional information:

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates. 

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

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