Team Lead Materials Management (Human)

VTG; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Meal subsidies

Accident insurance

Company pension contributions

Mobility benefits (Germany Ticket, Job

Shopping discounts

Zusammenfassung

VTG is seeking a Team Lead Materials Management at its Hamburg headquarters. You will lead the Materials Management team, shape a Europe-wide supply network, and drive ERP/SAP-based planning and automation initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic transformation, and cross-functional collaboration across Maintenance, Procurement, Operations and Finance to advance VTG's logistics excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Leadership experience driving organizational and cultural change.
• Proven ability to analyze and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Strong process and system affinity, with digitalization and automation knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Materials Management team.
• Design and develop a Europe-wide material supply and distribution network.
• Own material requirements planning, procurement planning, and inventory management.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement end-to-end process improvements.
• Drive optimization and digitalization of ERP/SAP-supported planning and materials management processes.
• Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs; manage budgets and supplier relationships.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Supply chain optimization

ERP SAP MM

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Ausbildung

Industrial Engineering or related

Business Administration

Tools

SAP MM

Jobbeschreibung

We move big things and are constantly in motion ourselves. So that it stays that way, we are looking for you. Together we make Europe's leading company for wagon rental and innovative logistics solutions even more successful. We are looking forward to meet you! You can find more information about current job offers at vtg.de/karriere

For our headquarter in Hamburg we are looking for you as Team Lead Materials Management (Human) as soon as possible.

Shape the Future of Rail Logistics with VTG

VTG is one of Europe's leading rail freight wagon leasing and rail logistics companies. Every day, we help make freight transportation more efficient and sustainable. To support our continued growth and transformation, we are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Team Lead Materials Management to drive the development of our European materials supply network and contribute to the future success of our maintenance and supply chain operations.

What are your responsibilities?

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Materials Management team, both professionally and disciplinarily
• Design and continuously develop a Europe-wide material supply and distribution network with the vision of a 48-hour order-to-supply time across Europe
• Take ownership of material requirements planning, procurement planning, and inventory management to ensure an efficient and cost-effective material supply for the VTG freight wagon fleet
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements across the end-to-end materials supply chain
• Drive the optimization and digitalization of ERP/SAP-supported planning and materials management processes, including the implementation of automation solutions
• Develop, establish, and continuously improve key supply chain and logistics performance indicators
• Manage budgets, costs, and business performance within your area of responsibility
• Manage supplier and service provider relationships and activities
• Sponsor cross-functional projects and work closely with stakeholders across Maintenance, Procurement, Operations, and Finance
• Act as a change agent for the transformation and future development of VTG's Materials Management function

What qualifications do you have?

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a comparable field
• Several years of leadership experience in Materials Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a track record of driving organizational and cultural change
• Proven experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes
• Strong process and system affinity, ideally with experience in digitalization and automation initiatives
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP MM, is an advantage
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills combined with a hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and countries
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to be physically located in Hamburg
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe

What do we offer?

• A key leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact
• The opportunity to shape and transform VTG's end-to-end performance and customer experience
• An international and collaborative working environment across Europe
• The chance to contribute to sustainable rail freight transport and the mobility transition

What benefits can you expect?

• Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely on a proportional basis
• Wide range of training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth
• Attractive additional benefits such as meal subsidies, accident insurance, and contributions to company pension schemes
• Mobility benefits including financial support for the Germany Ticket and JobRad bicycle leasing
• Shopping discounts through our Corporate Benefits program
• Fitness and wellness support via membership with Urban Sports Club
• Employee referral program with attractive bonuses
• Health promotion initiatives such as flu vaccinations, back therapy, skin screenings, and psychosocial counseling

Are you keen on tasks that move? Shape the future of VTG with us and experience exciting challenges and genuine cooperation in motivated teams. We look forward to your know-how and your enthusiasm!

VTG GmbH Human Resources

Claudia Stern Frankenstraße 10 20097 Hamburg