Sample Target Coster

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Welcome to Bosch.

In this role, you will drive cost optimization, process standardization, and performance improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

You will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and profitability throughout the sample production and delivery process.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the end-to-end sample value stream, defining standards, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization; Drive process harmonization, governance, rollout activities, and stakeholder training to ensure consistent execution; Coordinate sample volume planning and consolidate demand forecasts in alignment with business, sales, and project stakeholders; Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to cost, scrap, quality, delivery performance, and production volumes; Initiate escalation and corrective actions in case of performance deviations affecting capacity, quality, delivery, or costs; Develop and implement cost improvement projects aligned with profitability and operational efficiency targets; Define and manage cost targets for sample-related projects and track progress against agreed objectives; Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to identify and realize cost reduction opportunities; Drive material and manufacturing cost optimization initiatives and ensure sustainable implementation of improvement measures; Provide transparent performance reporting and support management decision-making through data-driven insights; Act as a central point of contact for sample process governance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence; Foster cross-functional collaboration to strengthen efficiency, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction throughout the sample lifecycle

Requirements

University degree in Economics, Engineering or a related field; Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable role; Strong analytical mindset combined with a structured and result-oriented way of working; Proven ability to take ownership, demonstrate leadership, and drive initiatives independently; Entrepreneurial thinking with a proactive and solution-focused attitude; Strong execution skills with a track record of successfully implementing improvements and delivering results; Advanced reporting and data analysis skills; Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills; Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders; Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken; German language skills are considered an advantage

Benefits

Financial security & recognition: We review and increase your competitive base salary annually, offer performance-, loyalty-, and referral bonus.; Trainings and professional development: We believe in a Life-Long Learning approach, so you can take advantage of several technical and soft skill trainings and language courses.; Career development : We have a wide range of programs to choose from, even if its leadership, expert or project development you are aiming for. We also offer mentoring and coaching opportunities, we have PhD program and we offer international assignment possibilities.; Your work life-balance: You can work from our activity based offices designed for creativity and efficiency or from home while enjoying flexible working hours . We offer childcare possibilities and sabbatical option.; Your health and well-being: We provide free professional consultants for any personal, legal, financial or health related issues. You can benefit from our developing onsite medical center and organized regular health checkups.; We also offer you several perks and benefits: You can use your annual cafeteria allowance flexibly for family support (e.g. tax-free kindergarten and nursery allowances), health care , mobility (car sharing services) and recreation . You can enjoy our onsite canteen, we support when you work from home and if you live far, we cover your commute costs . We also appreciate your loyalty with jubilee gift and extra jubilee holiday .