Material Management Officer with German (m/f/d)

Req ID 82324 | Warsaw, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Material Scheduler with solid SAP expertise to support our automotive aftermarket operations. In this role, you will manage material availability, and maintain optimized inventory levels for a fast-paced, high-demand environment. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of SAP MM module and a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics.

What you can look forward to as Material Management Officer (m/f/d):

• Material Planning and Scheduling: Plan and schedule material requirements in SAP to support customer demand, production schedules, and inventory targets;
• MRP Analysis and Actions: Analyze and act on MRP results to ensure materials are ordered, delivered, and available on time to avoid production delays or customer backorders;
• Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate closely with purchasing, production, logistics, and warehouse teams to resolve material shortages, delays, or excess inventory;
• SAP Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate SAP master data, including planning parameters, lead times, and safety stock levels;
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier delivery performance and initiate corrective actions as needed to maintain service level agreements (SLAs);
• Inventory Management and Reporting: Review and adjust safety stock and reorder points to support demand volatility in the aftermarket sector, and generate and interpret reports on inventory health, service levels, and planning performance;
• Support and Continuous Improvement: Support new product introductions (NPIs) and end-of-life planning for aftermarket SKUs, and identify continuous improvement opportunities in scheduling, material flow, and SAP utilization.

Your Profile as Material Management Officer (m/f/d):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in material scheduling or production planning in a manufacturing or aftermarket environment;
• Hands-on experience with SAP (MM, PP, or APO modules) in material planning;
• Preferred experience in automotive or automotive aftermarket;
• Strong knowledge of MRP, supply chain best practices, and inventory optimization;
• Advanced German and fluent English;
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments and with external suppliers;
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to work in a high-SKU, customer-driven environment.

Why you should choose ZF in Warsaw?

• An employment contract in a stable, global company;
• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks;
• Hybrid system work and flexible working hours;
• Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care) and life insurance;
• Cafeteria system/Sport Card;
• Global Referral Program;
• Very good working atmosphere; working in an international team, interesting projects, and tasks.

Be part of our ZF team as Material Management Officer with German (m/f/d) and apply now!

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Szymon Musiał

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