Oberding Senior Analyst Logistics & Packaging Planning EMEA BY 85445

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Job Description

As a Senior Analyst Logistics & Packaging Planning EMEA, you drive the development of logistics and packaging solutions that support efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain operations across the EMEA region. You play a key role in business acquisition, supply chain optimization, cost management, and cross-functional project leadership while partnering with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Join Lear and help shape the future of logistics, packaging, and supply chain excellence.

Responsibilities

- Lead RFQ support activities by developing and validating inbound, intercompany, and outbound logistics cost models for new business opportunities.

- Analyze logistics costs and provide recommendations to support sourcing decisions, supplier evaluations, and cost optimization initiatives.

- Develop and implement regional packaging concepts and logistics solutions that meet customer, operational, quality, and sustainability requirements.

- Lead the specification, development, and procurement of special metal and plastic packaging solutions for production and supply chain operations.

- Define, coordinate, present, and align logistics concepts and processes with customers to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

- Manage strategic logistics and packaging projects focused on process improvement, standardization, operational performance, and cost efficiency.

- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to implement packaging and logistics solutions that achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, best-practice implementation, and optimization of logistics and packaging planning processes.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

- 3+ years of experience in logistics planning, packaging engineering, supply chain management, or a related manufacturing environment.

- Experience in logistics cost modeling, RFQ support, transportation cost analysis, and business case development.

- Strong knowledge of packaging development, returnable packaging systems, logistics processes, and end-to-end supply chain operations.

- Fluent German and English communication skills required to support regular interaction with customers and international stakeholders, with willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.