Package Description
Britax Römer is a global leader in child safety and mobility. Since our founding in 1871 in Ulm, Germany, we have been setting benchmarks for top quality and safety – from car seats to pushchairs. Our mission: Every child has the right to be safe.
To strengthen our Supply Chain team, we are looking for a Lead Material Planner / Project Manager Supply Chain (m/f/d) who will ensure supply security and efficiency across our processes.
Main Purpose of Role
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing the supply of finished goods (car seats, bicycle seats, accessories, spare parts) for all EMEA locations. Your objective is to ensure a reliable, timely, and cost-effective supply to meet sales demand through demand forecast analysis, supplier coordination, and active inventory management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Material Planner
Regular review and alignment of the demand plan with suppliers
On-time implementation and follow-up of all purchase orders via MRP
Maintenance of master data (safety stocks, min./max. levels, lead times in ERP)
Monitoring stock levels to ensure inventory targets are met and E&O risks are minimized
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders (EMEA & Hong Kong) and suppliers
Coordinating with Sales, Logistics, Product Management, and Customer Service on product transitions (phase-in/phase-out)
Driving continuous improvement in material supply performance
Project Manager Supply Chain
End-to-end leadership of Supply Chain Management projects
Active core team member in new development projects (NPD)
Key KPIs
On-Time-Delivery in Full (OTIF)
Service Level
Inventory Health (Days on Stock, Inventory Turns)
Backlog / Confirmed Delivery Dates
Your Profile
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
At least 2 years’ experience in material planning or logistics
At least 2 years’ experience in leading supply chain and/or logistics projects
Core Skills
Strong knowledge of material planning via MRP
ERP expertise (MS Dynamics AX preferred)
Advanced MS Office skills
Solid knowledge in project management
Excellent German and English language skills
Experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement projects (preferred)
Personal Qualities
Strong communicator, internally and externally
Open-minded, adaptable to change
Persistent, solution-oriented, and hands-on
High commitment with a willingness to go the extra mile
Britax Romer