Supply Chain Manager (M/W/D) - Pharma

Investigo; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Pension

Wellbeing programmes

Fitness subsidies

Bicycle leasing

Zusammenfassung

Investigo is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Hamburg to coordinate end-to-end supply chain for a portfolio of pharmaceutical products. You will work with manufacturing partners, suppliers and customers to ensure product availability, launches and lifecycle management.

The role involves international coordination, demand planning, and regulatory-aligned packaging activities, with a hybrid working model in Hamburg and strong cross-functional exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Life Sciences or related.
• Several years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, logistics or operations in pharma.
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management.
• Experience managing external suppliers, CMOs or contract manufacturing relationships.
• Commercial awareness with exposure to pricing discussions, contract management or supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead international product launches and lifecycle management activities.
• Manage demand forecasting and production planning to ensure continuity of supply.
• Build and maintain relationships with international customers, suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support contract management, commercial discussions, and price negotiations.
• Coordinate packaging activities and ensure regulatory and operational requirements are met.
• Drive escalation management and resolve supply chain disruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suitable manufacturing and supply partners.
• Conduct market analysis to support growth, product strategies and new opportunities.
• Handle customer complaints and supply chain-related issues and resolve them timely.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Sales, Finance and Operations teams.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Hamburg, Germany (Hybrid Working Available)

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Commercialisation

The Company

Our client is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation with an international footprint, specialising in the development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products across global markets. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their Hamburg-based team and play a key role in managing product launches, supplier relationships, and end-to-end supply chain operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional looking to work in a dynamic international environment with significant exposure to cross-functional stakeholders and strategic pharmaceutical projects.

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising the end-to-end supply chain for a portfolio of pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with internal departments, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure product availability, successful product launches, and efficient lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of international pharmaceutical product launches and lifecycle management activities.
• Manage demand forecasting and production planning to ensure continuity of supply.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Support contract management, commercial discussions, and price negotiations.
• Coordinate packaging-related activities and ensure regulatory and operational requirements are met.
• Drive escalation management and resolve supply chain disruptions effectively.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suitable manufacturing and supply partners.
• Conduct market analysis to support business growth, product strategies, and new market opportunities.
• Handle customer complaints and supply chain-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience within Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Logistics, or Operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience managing external suppliers, CMOs, or contract manufacturing relationships.
• Commercial awareness with exposure to pricing discussions, contract management, or supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Languages

• Fluent German and English required.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within a stable and growing pharmaceutical company.
• Diverse and international working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in strategic product launches and supply chain initiatives.
• Hybrid working model with up to two remote working days per week.
• Modern office location in Hamburg.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension and wellbeing programmes.
• Fitness and wellness subsidies.
• Bicycle leasing scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation.