Senior Material Flow Engineer – Logistics Planning

Mercedes-Benz
Any Location, SC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Material Flow Engineer to support logistics planning, warehouse structure development, material flow optimization, and new product readiness. This role will help define efficient logistics storage structures, production supply concepts, equipment solutions, and data-driven planning methods that enable stable ramp-up, lean operations, and scalable future growth.

What You Will Do

Implement a structured logistics planning approach spanning analysis, conception, detailed planning, realization, and project handover. Key focus areas include Plan for Every Part (PFEP), warehouse layout and storage technology planning, material flow and route planning, transport and delivery concepts, headcount and equipment calculations, and proof-of-concept validation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a hands-on logistics planning professional who can combine analytical rigor with practical shopfloor implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial logistics planning, and be able to develop layouts, business cases, decision papers, technical specifications, and implementation plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial logistics planning
  • Demonstrated knowledge of material flow optimization, warehouse layout design, PFEP, line-side supply, packaging, and logistics equipment planning
  • Experience with Lean Logistics, continuous improvement, standard work, data-driven decision-making, and process standardization
  • Ability to develop layouts, business cases, decision papers, technical specifications, and implementation plans
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics planning tools
  • Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills
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