Supply Chain Manager

Huntsman; Säckingen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Huntsman Corporation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee operations at their Bad Säckingen and Bergkamen sites. The role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance, and driving Integrated Business Planning initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree, managerial experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of managerial experience focusing on S&OP/IBP processes.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management.

Aufgaben

• Lead Material Management departments across two sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage and optimize site inventory.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview:

Huntsman Corporation is seeking an experienced and dynamic Supply Chain Manager to oversee operations across our two local sites in Germany – Bergkamen and Bad Säckingen. This critical role sits within our Advanced Materials division and acts as a key interface between Commercial and Manufacturing teams, with a strong focus on Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This is a permanent, on-site position based in Bad Säckingen.

We are looking for a strong and inspiring leader who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, drive continuous improvement, and support the development of team members. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in supply chain management, excellent strategic thinking, and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!

Role Responsibilities:

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and develop the Material Management departments across both Bad Säckingen and Bergkamen sites, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations in all areas of warehousing, material handling, transportation, and cargo securing.
• Collaborate closely with Site Managers as an integral part of the local leadership teams in Bad Säckingen and Bergkamen.
• Align external customer demand with site capabilities, balancing business needs and operational constraints.
• Act as a key driver and supporter of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and initiatives at the site level.
• Manage and optimize site inventory, ensuring alignment with corporate inventory targets and supply chain goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Customer Service, Supply Network Planning, and the Quality team.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution.
• Ensure high levels of warehouse performance, organization, and process efficiency.
• Coordinate planning and handling of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Provide seamless logistics support for production, ensuring timely material availability.
• Maintain direct communication and alignment with the Distribution and Transport teams to ensure delivery performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for network and process optimization across the supply chain.

Experience and Competencies:

We are looking for experienced candidates with excellent communication skills and a solution focused approach.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in Business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• APICS certification (or equivalent relevant experience) is strongly preferred.
• More than 5 years of managerial experience, with a focus on S&OP/IBP processes and material handling.
• Experience in designing and structuring teams to meet strategic objectives and performance targets.
• High level of IT literacy, with advanced knowledge of SAP, Excel, and Access.
• Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, as well as project management experience.
• Demonstrated commercial exposure and ability to operate in cross-functional business environments.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in managing and developing diverse teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, particularly in coordinating and collaborating across Business, Production, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; able to interact effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Ability to delegate effectively, foster collaboration, and mobilize collective team efforts toward shared goals.
• High analytical capability, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making.

Ability to quickly adjust to changing environments, shifting priorities, and emerging technologies, while maintaining high performance and a positive mindset.

• Ability to clearly convey complex information, actively listen, and collaborate effectively across teams and functional levels.
• Willingness to travel as needed to the Bergkamen site.

What next?

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

About Us:

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.

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