Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Overall responsibilities and duties:
The role of the Network Design Manager is to animate the Transportation Projects (including Network Design, X-Dock implementation, Packaging Density Optimization, Master data) in the defined region and to coordinate the implementations of the multi-BGs actions.
The main missions of the role are:
- Animate Network Design Project in the region and support the BGs to converge towards the savings targets.
- Lead and coordinate the cross-BGs initiatives (with a special focus on X-Dock deployment, shared flows between BGs and cross-BG synergies)
- Animate the other transportation projects in the Region (Packaging Density Optimization, Packaging Master Data…)
- Ensure that the arbitration between transport and inventory is properly done in the region (following Group guidelines)
- Train and support the Route Engineers in the frame on the Network Design project
- Ensure that the performance is properly reported in the region
- Ensure the right communication on Packaging Master data cleansing
- Ensure transversalization of best practices from Other region (Europe)
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Minimum education level: Master's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain management
Experience :
- 5 years minimum of experience in automotive industry
- Experience in plant operations, eventually not related to automotive industry
- Experience in procurement/transportation management, eventually not related to automotive industry
Skills and competencies
- English + native language (+ other languages as a plus)
- Multi-functional & Multi-cultural communication, overseas experience a plus
- SAP and TMS tools knowledge
- Leadership / Team spirit / Autonomy / Openness to new ideas / Resiliency
- Network animation, coaching and influencing/persuasion skills
- Developed communication skills, ability to negotiate mainly internally and often at higher levels
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Problem Diagnosis and analytic skills to understand contexts and define/support the definition of action plans
- Continuous improvement mind-set
- Availability to travel
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What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com