Hybrid Category Supply Chain Lead: Materials Planning

Cargotec Corporation; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Birthday day off

MultiSport card

Free coffee and tea

Job summary

Hiab is seeking a Category Supply Chain Manager to oversee material planning, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across our logistics operations. You will lead a dedicated team of six and tackle complex operational challenges to maintain seamless production workflows.

Based in Stargard with a hybrid model (one day per week from home), this role demands hands-on ERP and data analysis skills, plus strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Economics.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with communicative English fluency.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities, proactive initiative, and a team-oriented leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning processes and ensure supply continuity using ERP systems
• Manage department budgets, stock levels, and KPI performance to hit operational targets
• Lead, develop, and mentor team members through regular performance and development reviews
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement across planning settings and processes
• Serve as the primary escalation point for key suppliers to resolve shortages and communication issues
• Manage supplier relationships and standards across core material categories
• Coordinate and support new product introduction and lifecycle management projects.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

English fluency

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Hiab is seeking a Category Supply Chain Manager to oversee material planning, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across our logistics operations. You will lead a dedicated team of six and tackle complex operational challenges to maintain seamless production workflows.

Based in Stargard with a hybrid model (one day per week from home), this role demands hands-on ERP and data analysis skills, plus strong English communication.