Senior Production Control & Logistics Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior PC&L Manager (Production Controlling & Logistics) to join our automotive manufacturing organization. This strategic role combines financial controlling of production operations with logistics and supply chain performance management, acting as a key business partner to Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

The role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency, inventory optimization, operational transparency, and timely decision-making in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Controlling

· Lead production cost controlling, including standard costing, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.

· Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans for production and logistics functions.

· Analyze plant performance vs. budget, prior year, and targets; identify risks and improvement opportunities.

· Support month-end and year-end closing processes in line with IFRS / local GAAP.

· Drive cost optimization initiatives (material, labor, overheads, scrap, efficiency).

· Develop and maintain cost allocation models and product profitability analyses.

· Provide financial support for investment projects (CAPEX, business cases, ROI analysis).

Logistics & Supply Chain Controlling

· Oversee logistics and supply chain performance controlling: inventory, warehousing, transportation, and material flow.

· Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving and obsolete stock, and working capital KPIs.

· Support logistics optimization projects (layout, processes, supplier flows).

· Analyze logistics costs and efficiency across inbound, internal, and outbound logistics.

· Act as a finance business partner for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Business Partnership & Leadership

· Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Management, Operations, and Logistics leadership.

· Prepare management reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses for decision-making.

· Coordinate with Shared Services, Finance, and IT teams (ERP, BI tools).

· Lead, mentor, and develop controlling teams (if applicable).

· Support audits and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Education & Experience

· Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Economics, or Engineering.

· Minimum 7-10 years of experience in controlling within automotive or industrial manufacturing.

· Proven experience in production controlling and logistics / supply chain controlling.

· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost structures, and plant KPIs.

· Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI/reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to translate financial data into operational insights.

· Proactive, hands-on, and business-oriented mindset.

· Very good communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Fluency in English and German (additional languages are a plus).

· Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

What We Offer

· A key strategic role in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.

· Real influence on plant performance and business decisions.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

· Opportunities for professional growth in an international organization.