Product Logistics Manager
Hiab Stargard, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
The Product Logistics Manager leads the operational logistics lifecycle for product lines, including procurement, production planning, and distribution. They are responsible for managing a team of buyers and planners to ensure production continuity, inventory optimization, and supply chain excellence.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration. A minimum of 6 years of experience in operational purchasing or logistics with proven team management skills is required.
Benefits
Full description
Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.
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Your mission
Are you an experienced logistics leader ready to drive end-to-end operational flow and build high-performing teams? Join our Supply Chain department as Product Logistics Manager and steer procurement, planning, and distribution for our key product lines.
Shape End-to-End Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence!
As the Product Logistics Manager you lead the operational logistics lifecycle for the Tail Lifts (TL) product lines. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of Operational Buyers and Production Planners, ensuring seamless production continuity, optimal inventory levels, and reliable distribution. You will bridge operational logistics with strategic global sourcing, support new product introduction (NPI) projects, and continuously optimize supply chain processes within our modern ERP environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead Operational Buyers and Production Planners, setting clear goals, driving competence development, and ensuring strict adherence to workplace safety
- Oversee master scheduling and capacity planning for the TL production lines to ensure on-time manufacturing and balanced resource utilization
- Supervise material requirements planning (ERP) to secure full production continuity while maintaining inventory levels in line with business targets
- Act as the second-level escalation point for critical material shortages and lead cross-functional meetings to resolve supply bottlenecks
- Coordinate internal logistics, manage 3PL partner performance, and optimize the consolidation and shipment of finished products and components
- Manage the departmental operational budget, track supply chain KPIs, fine-tune ERP planning parameters, and support plant ramp-up and NPI initiatives.
What we are looking for
- University degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration)
- Minimum 6 years of experience in operational purchasing/logistics, including proven team management experience
- Strong, practical knowledge of ERP planning systems and material flow optimization
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Professional working proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
What we offer
As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.
Our benefits include
- Private medical care in Medicover
- Life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working
- Transportation allowance and meal vouchers
- MultiSport or Medicover Sport card
Ready to apply?
Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We Are Hiab Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.
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