Pre-series logistics specialist

We are the KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany that develops and manufactures high-tech electronic and mechatronic products. At 47 locations in 21 countries, more than 19,000 employees work flexibly, competently and close to the customer.

KOSTAL Automotive's speciality is the development and production of high-tech electronic, electromechanical and mechatronic components for the automotive industry.

As part of our growth strategy, we are building a new production facility with a higher production capacity.

This facility focuses on efficient energy generation, utilisation and storage to grow our business and promote the development of environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies with a lower environmental impact.

Become part of the KOSTAL team now and enjoy the unique working culture!

• Planning and implementation of the logistics concept and supply chain from supplier to customer
• Analysing customer requirements and implementing them on site in the warehouse/logistics area
• Entry of new suppliers and customers into internal systems
• Processing of initial one-off purchase orders from the customer and implementation of long-term sales contracts from customers in SAP
• Initiation of one-off purchase orders to suppliers and maintenance of long-term delivery schedules to suppliers
• Managing the shipment of parts from supplier to plant to ensure timely delivery of all parts and providing updates to the project team as required
• Designing new packaging for end products and coordinating the development of packaging for components by suppliers
• Preparing production plans for samples and line trials, controlling plan execution from production/engineering
• Tracking and controlling the timely delivery of samples, pre-series goods to the customer
• Coordinating the implementation of product specification changes for components/finished products on the production floor
• Responsibility for stock levels of components in the warehouse for sample creation and production line testing
• Prepare packaging and transportation cost calculations for new products
• Be part of the project pre-series team as responsible for all logistics activities within the project

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the logistics area (procurement, sales dispatching, production planning, start-up management)
• Knowledge of English at a minimum B2 level
• Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes and principles
• Experience in negotiations and contact with suppliers
• Ability to analyse information to identify a specific problem, the cause and propose a solution
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Nice to have:

• Education with a logistics-related profile
• Knowledge of SAP

• Work in an international environment in a manufacturing company that is a leader in the automotive industry
• Full-time employment contract
• Single shift work with the possibility of a flexible start 
• Non-wage benefits system: Luxmed, Cafeteria, Multisport cards Life insurance
• We offer only long-term cooperation with the possibility of professional development