Logistics Project Manger-SAP PP

HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange that employs some 38,000 members of staff at over 125 locations in some 35 countries. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services within Europe. In the Special Applications segment, HELLA also develops products for specialist vehicles. Complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electrical systems are produced in joint venture companies. With almost 7,000 people working in research and development, HELLA is one of the most important innovation drivers on the market. HELLA has achieved sales of around 6.6 billion Euros in fiscal year 2016/2017; in addition, the HELLA Group is one of the top 40 automotive parts suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies.

- Strong knowledge of SAP PP module and experience within integration points within other modules;
- Experience in project coordination including resource management within virtual team matrix;
- Experience in secondary SAP module is considered an advantage (e.g. MM);
- Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics processes (preferably in the automotive industry) with focus on production planning processes;
- You have to be fluent in English. German language skills are an advantage;
- Self-motivated to propose process and system improvements and lead projects/initiatives;
- Travel time up to 50%;

- You will be responsible for managing logistics projects for the new design, harmonization and standardization of logistics processes, mainly related to SAP PP module;
- Moreover, you will have to define, plan, coordinate and monitor work packages and milestones within a project team using prescribed methods and systems;
- Conduct analyses, identify improvement potential and follow up with the lighting production location from Europe;
- 2nd level support to European lighting production locations and competent contact person for questions related to PP;
- Support and advise production location within responsibility on best practices in the area of expertise;
- Optimization and further development of the current processes as well as error analysis and elimination of system malfunctions in the SAP PP module;