Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Rostock; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Bike-Leasing

Corporate Benefits

Employee events

Job summary

Quantum Systems GmbH is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the entire value chain from demand planning to global logistics. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor KPIs, and implement digital tools to optimize operations.

The role requires a degree in a technical or business field and at least three years of SCM experience. Fluent German and English are required, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Completed degree or vocational qualification in a technical or business-related field such as Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• At least three years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Materials Management.
• Experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence in working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Technical understanding, ideally in maritime and robotic systems.
• Knowledge of contract management, particularly regarding work contracts, is an advantage.
• Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong technical interest combined with a structured, independent, and proactive way of working.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels, forecasts, and demand, and derive appropriate actions.
• Plan, manage, and continuously optimize the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain.
• Plan and oversee purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of materials and components.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare meaningful reports and analyses.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Implement digital tools and process improvements to optimize the supply chain.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning

Procurement

Sourcing Strategies

Negotiation

ERP Systems

NetSuite

Contract Management

Maritime & Robotic Systems

German & English

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable

Vocational qualification in technical or business-related field

Tools

NetSuite

ERP Systems

Job description

As a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for managing the entire value chain—from demand planning and procurement to supply chain coordination and global logistics. With your strategic mindset and strong organizational skills, you will ensure our supply chain operates efficiently, even in a highly dynamic market environment.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Analyze inventory levels, forecasts, and demand, and derive appropriate actions.

• Plan, manage, and continuously optimize the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain.

• Plan and oversee purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of materials and components.

• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare meaningful reports and analyses.

• Identify supply chain risks, such as supplier shortages, geopolitical developments, or transportation disruptions, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

• Implement digital tools and process improvements to continuously optimize our supply chain.

What you bring to the team:

• A completed degree or vocational qualification in a technical or business-related field, such as Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.

• At least three years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Materials Management.

• Experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.

• Strong negotiation skills and confidence in working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Technical understanding, ideally in the field of maritime and robotic systems.

• Knowledge of contract management, particularly regarding work contracts, is an advantage.

• Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.

• Strong technical interest combined with a structured, independent, and proactive way of working.

• Excellent communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.

• High level of self-motivation and initiative.

• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken).

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combinedefforts: straightforward tech expertisepaired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneerswho are ambitious, bold,and visionary.

• We push limits, thinkoutside-the-box and strivefor technological excellence toshape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runwayfor individual and professionalgrowth.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.

• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.

• Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

About us:

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations.

At Quantum Systems, you’ll work alongside experts across disciplines, take ownership from day one and help turn ambitious ideas into technology with real-world impact. We move fast, think beyond boundaries and give our teams the space to shape what comes next.

The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.