Project Lead Logistics & Prototype Procurement

Tasks

Objective of Job: EE Upgrade Project

• Define logistics timelines and key milestones for EE upgrade projects in alignment with internal teams.
• Track EE parts logistics status and implement risk management throughout the process.
• Manage EE parts sourcing in coordination with BTVs and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with German counterparts to ensure accurate parts ordering and on-time shipment.
• Ensure timely parts availability through coordination with E2E.

TA/TS Project

• Define TA/TS BoM with testing engineers and BBAC users based on testing needs.
• Track project timelines and parts ordering status for ongoing carlines.
• Work with BBAC BVA, P&S, and production teams on demand planning, contracts, and handovers.
• Coordinate with RD, BBAC, warehouse, and import/export teams to track testing progress and ensure timely parts availability.

Prototype Procurement

• Develop and optimize a comprehensive logistics network and supply chain strategy for prototype procurement.
• Analyze RD China business requirements and provide purchasing support for complex, technically driven issues in collaboration with engineers.
• Lead supplier contracting and negotiations and manage delivery tracking to ensure timely execution of RD China development and testing projects.

Supply Chain Digitalization

• Drive TATS business digitalization from concept to final release.
• Manage change requests for system optimization.

Process Optimization

• Continuously improve supply chain performance.
• Optimize processes, systems, and supplier KPIs.

Cross-functional Project

• Drive complex purchasing strategy and ensure cost reduction targets.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Prepare management reports and E2E3 governance reports.
• Manage supplier steering and cooperation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, Logistics Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience in purchasing or financial areas in the automotive industry.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle development processes; technical knowledge of vehicle structure and BoM structure is beneficial.
• Profound understanding of prototype logistics and general supply chain processes.
• Good communication skills and a logical mindset.
• Strong sense of responsibility, motivation for continuous improvement, and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong collaborative spirit and adaptability to changing demands.
• English and Chinese language skills; German is an advantage.

Benefits

Employee events, flextime, possible hybrid work, health benefits, mobility offers, employee discounts, possible parking, in-house doctor, good public transport, barrier-free workplace, canteen, and café.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.
8 Boxing Road
100176 Beijing
Recruitment China
E-Mail: recruitment_cn@mercedes-benz.com