Manager Materials Planning and Logistics

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
As Manager of Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) you lead and optimize logistics operations across planning, warehousing, transportation, and production support.
Your Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Materials, Planning and Logistics (MP&L) Management for our Magna Steyr division in Mesa.
• Build and lead a strong MP&L organization.
• Plan and establish robust processes to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Establish and further develop all necessary MP&L tools, methods and equipment to drive a lean logistics approach following the requirements of the Magna Factory Concept.
• Develop and lead a high-performing logistics team and implement standard operating procedures.
• Manage material flow from suppliers to production and finished goods.
• Ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective management of warehouse operations to support production and distribution needs.
• Work cross functional with manufacturing engineering, procurement, quality, IT and the customer to align logistics plans with project timelines and technical requirements.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automotive engineering or logistics
• Minimum 10 years of logistics experience, including leadership roles
• Lean logistics education and project management knowledge preferred
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and logistics planning tools
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and process management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on operational excellence

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr