Sr. Material Planning and Logistics Project Manager

Job title: Sr. Material Planning and Logistics Project Manager

Company: Magna International


Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) Project Manager is responsible for working with Exteriors divisions to spearhead projects established to drive end-to-end supply chain optimization across the region’s operations, delivering measurable improvements in working capital, material flow efficiency, and transportation costs, with the goal of improving Magna’s overall operational performance. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a solid background in MP&L, and a focus on data analysis and analytics, optimizing process and material flow efficiency, minimizing costs, driving accountability and results, and ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction. This role directly impacts Exteriors’ operational excellence and financial performance and requires a strong leader who can work with divisional leadership to transform MP&L operations and build high-performing MP&L teams across multiple facilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize Working Capital

Lead Material Flow and Logistics StrategyImprove MP&L PerformanceExecute MP&L StrategiesLead Cross-Functional ProjectsEnhance Warehouse OperationsReduce Logistics CostsImplement Global StandardsDrive Continuous ImprovementFoster Cross-Functional CollaborationEnable Data-Driven DecisionsReport to Senior LeadershipSupport Lean EngineeringCapture and Apply Lessons LearnedQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing and MP&L processes and concepts including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), inventory management, demand forecasting, material conveyance and storage, transportation, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP), Manufacturing Execution System software (MES) (e.g., Plex, Solidat), and Business Intelligence software (e.g., Power BI), Programming Languages (e.g. SQL, Python), and Computer-Aided Design software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, assess risk and root cause, and implement improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven track-record of driving accountability and results.
• 6-10 years of experience in MP&L and/or related functions in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Full training and support.
• High value and challenging work.
• Flexible working hours.
• A competitive reward and benefits package.

Expected salary:

Location: Liberec, Liberecký

Job date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:14:24 GMT

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