Logistic Manager

NOVARES is a leading international automotive supplier specializing in innovative plastic solutions that shape the vehicles of tomorrow. With a strong presence in over 20 countries and a commitment to excellence, we deliver cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry. At NOVARES, we value agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive success for our customers and employees worldwide.

As a
Logistics Manager
, you will play a key role in coordinating and managing the operational flow of the company and the personnel involved, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and Manage Operational Flow

• Oversee company logistics operations and team management to guarantee results.
• Gather, process, and share information to meet customer demands.
• Manage requests related to revised forecasts and industrial/sales plans.
• Ensure smooth product flow through the company by:
• Securing supply of products required for production.
• Coordinating planning processes (Industrial & Sales Plan, Master Production Schedule, Sequencing, Net Requirements Calculation, KANBAN).
• Organizing the supply chain (supply, production, distribution) considering customer constraints, internal limitations, and best practices.
• Implement, monitor, and improve logistics processes and compliance.
• Optimize internal flows to reduce costs and execution times.
• Manage stock levels and reliability improvement actions.
• Support new project launches and assess logistics impacts (space, equipment, workforce).
• Guarantee ERP/GPAO accuracy and ensure customer data updates.

2. Resource Organization and Delivery

• Organize and allocate resources to ensure timely product delivery at optimal cost and quality.
• Implement tools and resources (equipment, software) to enhance logistics performance.
• Validate transmitted information and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to manage relationships with logistics service providers.

3. Activity Management

• Monitor daily performance indicators, identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions for production logistics and spare parts service.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Lead daily logistics performance meetings and update KPIs (transport, TSL, stock).
• Coordinate deviation analysis and progress using problem-solving tools.
• Manage stock reliability and participate in improvement workshops (CCV, SMED, etc.).

5. Customer Portal Management

• Follow up on KPIs: Service rate (Serial + Service parts), EDI, and dispute management.
• Update self-assessment (MMOG/LE).
• Perform capacity checks against customer demand with Business Manager.
• Handle logistics-related customer claims.

Profile

• Strong experience in logistics and supply chain management within an industrial environment.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and logistics tools.
• Ability to manage complexity and drive continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.