Supply Chain Manager (M/F/D)

A prominent manufacturing group, with a strong German presence, is looking for a seasoned Supply Chain Manager to lead and enhance their supply chain operations at this site. This critical role oversees a team of 20+ FTE and is responsible for ensuring seamless operations across key functions such as production planning, procurement, logistics, transportation, and customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Team Management & Growth: Supervise, coach, and motivate a the team, encouraging strong interfaces between functions. Foster an environment of ongoing development, driving exceptional team performance, addressing training gaps, and delivering top-tier outcomes.

• Holistic Supply Chain Management: Oversee and streamline every aspect of the supply chain, including production scheduling, procurement, logistics, transportation, and customer service. Meet organizational targets for inventory levels and lead times.

• Operational Improvement: Optimize performance by minimizing obsolete inventory, improving resource utilization, and meeting delivery and service benchmarks.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with clients, vendors, production facilities, and subcontractors to meet requirements and align supply chain processes with business objectives.

• Process Enhancement: Establish a culture focused on continual improvement by setting challenging goals, identifying opportunities for system upgrades, and boosting overall efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive Background: Comprehensive, hands-on experience in managing full-spectrum supply chain operations, especially within manufacturing or production-based industries.

• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated success in leading and empowering teams, particularly in production planning and materials management within intricate operational frameworks.

• Stress-Resilience & Problem-Solving: Calm and resourceful under pressure, with exceptional problem-solving abilities to tackle operational challenges.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in German is mandatory for this position.

What's on Offer?

This opportunity is ideal for a driven supply chain leader passionate about excelling in a fast-moving manufacturing setting. If you thrive on delivering impactful results and developing high-performing teams, we'd be delighted to hear from you.