Supply Chain Manager

Confidential Jobs; Reinsdorf; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

International manufacturing exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Germany seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will balance availability, inventory, cost, capacity and service while driving continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering and Finance to deliver operational excellence and supply continuity, overseeing planning, material flow and logistics with a KPI-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration.
• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or Production Planning in manufacturing.
• Previous experience leading a supply chain, logistics, planning or materials team.
• Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, inventory management and logistics processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a KPI-driven mindset.
• Fluent English and German.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics and Material Flow.
• Manage production planning, material availability and inventory levels in line with customer demand.
• Ensure reliable deliveries and high levels of customer service while optimizing working capital.
• Monitor capacity, demand and supply constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Develop and improve S&OP / demand and capacity planning processes.
• Drive inventory optimization, including stock accuracy, safety stock, obsolete inventory and slow-moving materials.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics and identify opportunities for freight and logistics cost optimization.
• Monitor key supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, premium freight, forecast accuracy, supplier performance and production adherence.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation and business continuity actions.
• Lead, develop and coach the Supply Chain team.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, ERP/MRP optimization and data-driven problem solving.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and improve overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Data-driven problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English & German

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and continuously improve end-to-end supply chain activities within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers through production to customers, balancing availability, inventory, cost, capacity and customer service. You will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, Engineering and

Finance to deliver operational excellence and supply continuity.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the site's Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics and Material Flow activities.
• Manage production planning, material availability and inventory levels in line with customer demand.
• Ensure reliable deliveries and high levels of customer service while optimizing working capital.
• Monitor capacity, demand and supply constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Develop and improve S&OP / demand and capacity planning processes.
• Drive inventory optimization, including stock accuracy, safety stock, obsolete inventory and slow-moving materials.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics and identify opportunities for freight and logistics cost optimization.
• Monitor key supply chain KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, premium freight, forecast accuracy, supplier performance and production adherence.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation and business continuity actions.
• Lead, develop and coach the Supply Chain team.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, ERP/MRP optimization and data-driven problem solving.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and improve overall supply chain performance.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management or Production Planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading a supply chain, logistics, planning or materials team.
• Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, inventory management and logistics processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a KPI-driven mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Fluent English and German.

What we offer

• A key leadership position with significant impact on manufacturing performance.
• Opportunity to shape and improve end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Exposure to an international manufacturing environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.