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
Salary
competitive
Frequency
Annual
Job Reference
britax/TP/2036/332
Contract Type
ATV - Full Time
Closing Date
31 December, 2025
Job Category
Supply Chain
Business Unit
SCM
Location
Leipheim, Germany
Posted on
02 September, 2025