Supply Chain Specialist

Apera; München; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Munich to manage end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, logistics, planning, inventory, and order management. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create a reliable, scalable supply chain.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, strong Excel skills, and experience with NetSuite in a fast-growing tech environment in Germany.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or related role.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite.
• Strong Excel and digital tool skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and hands-on.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities across procurement, logistics, inventory, and order management.
• Coordinate closely with purchasing, production, logistics, engineering, and sales.
• Identify and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, and logistics issues.
• Monitor inventory, deliveries, purchase orders, and shipments.
• Improve supply chain processes, systems, and workflows.
• Support reporting and KPI tracking.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other external partners.
• Develop contingency plans for critical components and supply risks.

Skills

2+ years experience in supply chain

Strong Excel

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing technology company developing advanced autonomous systems for the aerospace and robotics industry.

Their technology combines software, hardware, and autonomy to power next-generation systems across commercial, industrial, and defence applications. As they continue to scale their Munich operations, they are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to support their growing global supply chain.

About the Role

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will manage end-to-end supply chain activities across procurement, logistics, planning, inventory, and order management. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure a reliable, efficient, and scalable supply chain.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage day-to-day supply chain activities across procurement, logistics, inventory, and order management
• Coordinate closely with purchasing, production, logistics, engineering, and sales
• Identify and resolve supply disruptions, shortages, and logistics issues
• Monitor inventory, deliveries, purchase orders, and shipments
• Improve supply chain processes, systems, and workflows
• Support reporting and KPI tracking
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other external partners
• Develop contingency plans for critical components and supply risks

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years' experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or a related role
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite
• Strong Excel and digital tool skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and hands-on
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills