Head of Department - Logistics

Job Description

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

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• 6-7 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.