Salary: €110,000 - €130,000 per annum
Lead. Transform. Deliver Results.
Are you a hands-on Supply Chain leader who thrives on driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business results?
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end supply chain operations, leading Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Management, and Warehouse functions while shaping the future of logistics and distribution within a growing organization.
Why Join Us?
✅ Strategic leadership role with a direct impact on business performance
✅ Opportunity to lead supply chain transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives
✅ Key member of the Site Leadership Team
✅ Dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ideas drive results
✅ Competitive salary package and career progression opportunities
The Role
As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure:
- Material availability and supply continuity
- Optimized inventory and working capital
- High supplier performance and strong partnerships
- Efficient warehouse and material flow operations
- Enhanced forecasting and planning accuracy
- Continuous improvement across the entire supply chain
Reporting directly to the Site Leader, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting company growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Supply Chain Leadership
- Lead and develop Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams
- Set clear objectives, KPIs, and accountability measures
- Build a culture of collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement
- Develop talent and succession plans
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier performance
- Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements
- Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements
- Mitigate supply risks and implement contingency plans
Planning & Inventory Management
- Oversee demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling
- Improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance
- Balance service levels with working capital objectives
- Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics
Warehouse Operations
- Lead inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution activities
- Improve warehouse efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy
- Implement best practices and process improvements
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives
- Apply methodologies including:
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Value Stream Mapping
- 5S
- Root Cause Analysis
- A3 Problem Solving
- Support ERP and supply chain transformation projects
Essential
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years' leadership experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Planning, or Logistics
- Proven track record of delivering operational improvements and business results
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience driving Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence initiatives
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Fluent English
- Professional working proficiency in German
Preferred
- MBA or Master's degree
- APICS / ASCM (CPIM, CSCP), CPSM, Lean Six Sigma certifications
- ERP implementation or optimization experience
- Manufacturing or distribution environment experience