About KOSTAL
KOSTAL is a leading automotive supplier from Germany with 44 locations across 20 countries, 19,100 employees, and over €3.3 billion in annual sales. The company invests more than 10% of revenue in R&D. The Moroccan division is recognized as one of KOSTAL's best-performing sites worldwide, with decades of expertise in switch assembly for diverse automotive customers.
Role Overview
Lead the APL2 (Customer Logistics) team to manage daily customer requirements, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize supply chain performance. This is a strategic leadership position requiring coordination across production, supplier logistics, and customer interfaces.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the APL2 Customer Logistics team and manage daily customer requirements, priorities, and EDI/releases
- Monitor orders, backlogs, delivery schedules, and ensure customer demand is reflected in production planning and shipment priorities
- Coordinate with Production and APL1 Supplier Logistics to identify material shortages and establish recovery plans for potential customer stoppages
- Maintain visibility of customer coverage, safety stock, backlog, and shortage risks; coordinate premium transportation while minimizing costs
- Lead daily logistics follow-up and cross-functional escalation meetings; ensure reliable customer communication on delivery status and recovery plans
- Monitor and improve KPIs including OTD, delivery performance, backlog, premium freight, complaints, and inventory; drive continuous improvement in APL2 processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
- Solid experience in automotive customer logistics, customer service, or production planning
- Previous team leadership experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of SAP, MRP, EDI, and production planning
- Good understanding of automotive supply-chain requirements and customer escalation management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Fluent English required; French highly desirable; Spanish advantageous
Key Competencies
Customer orientation, Leadership, Production planning, EDI & SAP, Shortage management, Escalation management, Problem solving, Cross-functional coordination, KPI management, Continuous improvement
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