Ever since KOSTAL was first founded in 1912 in Lüdenscheid, Germany, we have pursued innovation combined with uncompromising quality. Through this approach, we have come a long way in the last hundred years. Today we are one of the world's leading suppliers of complex electronic and mechatronic products for industrial and automotive applications. Our latest facility in Ohrid, Macedonia brings a total of 21 countries where we operate with more than 20,000 employees supplying all major car manufacturers on 5 continents. The Ohrid facility currently supplies BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Tesla and Rolls Royce.
Is it as important to you as it is to us that things continually progress – the technology around your personal skills, your career prospects, and your work life balance and job satisfaction? With us, you can make a difference in all these areas.
Are you looking for a challenge?
Our employees make KOSTAL an amazing place to learn, work, and create their and our future. We want every day to feel like an opportunity and to be surrounded by innovation, vibrant optimism, and creativity.
Most of all, we want to feel like we're doing what we're meant to be doing. It's in our nature. Working for KOSTAL means being surrounded by people who share your vision. It's where making a difference meets a pioneering spirit.
Following the successful start-up of the Macedonian Plant in OHRID we are looking for Logistics Planners for the areas of Strategies, Planning, Audits and Logistics Systems, Processes and Monitoring.
You will be responsible for:
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, duties will include but not limited to daily control and development of all plant Logistics Processes (SAP and Operational vies execution), mid and long term Development and Planning of plant Supply Chain, planning and preparation for Logistics Audits and Support activities during audits.
Additionally the duties will include development of Logistics Strategies, Concepts and Capacity planning for the mid and long term development. The position requires constant liaison with all logistics and operations departments, and close daily coordination with projects rump-up disposition department. Additionally will be providing a training activities for these departments.
Ideally, candidates will have relevant University Degree in one of the following fields Logistics, Production Planning & Control, Engineering, IT technology or in Economics / Mathematics.
In addition, candidates should also ideally, have the following:
- Understanding of MRP/ERP (Material Resources Planning) and Production planning
- Understanding of MPS (Master Production Scheduling), Rump-Up and Capacity Planning
- Understanding of Supply Chain Planning and Development
- Understanding of Material Flow and Storage Capacity Planning
- Understanding of Process Control and Analyses
- Knowledge of SAP or Other ERP/MRP systems is an advantage
- Experience in Lean Development initiatives and New Technology introduction is an advantage
- Experience in Project Management and capacity for self-driven working environment ins an advantage
- Self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills
- Experience of working in a business-to-business environment
- Ability to follow and comply with instructions given by the superior
- Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Organizational and Team management skills
- Team player, Proactive, Well motivated
- Fluent in verbal and written Macedonian and English
- Advanced MS Excel, Word, Access, E-Mail - Outlook skills including the ability to program with macros (VBA)
- Knowledge of German Language will be considered as advantage
KOSTAL Macedonia offers a pleasant working environment in a fast growing company adhering to the highest international corporate and management practices. If personal growth, continuous learning and career advancement opportunities are some of the job attributes you are looking for, than KOSTAL is certainly a place to explore and work for.
If you are interested to join our team, please send your CV and cover letter in English with notice for the position “Logistics Planners” using the Apply option.
KOSTAL Macedonia is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
Please note that only selected candidates will be called for an interview.
Closing date is: September 23, 2018