Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d)

Responsible for overseeing end-to-end Supply Chain operations, including planning, inventory, procurement, logistics, and order management, while ensuring efficient material flow and on-time customer deliveries. Leads cross-functional collaboration, drives process improvements, monitors KPIs, and supports business continuity through effective team leadership, reporting, and operational excellence.

Responsibilites

Supply Chain Management & Reporting

• Manage and coordinate daily Supply Chain operations across planning, inventory, procurement, logistics and customer order management.
• Prepare regular operational and management reports, monitor key KPIs and identify deviations and required actions, report to the plant management.
• Coordinate monthly inventory closing and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Inventory & Order Management

• Monitor inventory levels, safety stocks, production strategy, lean production processes, slow-moving and obsolete inventory and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure timely order fulfilment by monitoring lead times, material availability and delivery risks.
• Coordinate order priorities and resolve operational escalations in close cooperation with Customer Service, Sales and Planning.

Procurement, Logistics & Warehouse

• Coordinate raw material and indirect procurement activities, including purchase order review and material availability follow-up.
• Coordinate daily activities with Warehouse, Shipping and Logistics and support the resolution of operational and transportation issues.
• Ensure effective cross-functional coordination to maintain reliable material and product flows.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead and support the Supply Chain team, set priorities, manage resources and ensure appropriate back-up and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate closely with Customer Service, Production Planning, Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Shipping, Finance and other relevant functions.
• Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and ensure timely follow-up of actions.

Process Improvement & Business Continuity

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve Supply Chain processes, efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and controls and support audits.
• Ensure continuity of critical Supply Chain activities through effective back-up, cross-training and knowledge transfer.

Requirement

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with SAP and ERP systems

• Strong knowledge of production planning processes
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Fluency in German & English both written and spoken
• French language skills are an advantage

Experience in logistics is desirable

• Proven ability to support and drive organizational change initiatives
• Strong focus on optimizing and improving production planning processes
• Ability to promote a change-oriented mindset and foster continuous improvement
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams through change
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different functions and levels of the organization
• As a global organisation operating across multiple countries, compensation for this role may vary depending on location, local market benchmarks, and experience.
• In line with our commitment to pay transparency, a salary range relevant to your location will be shared with you during the early stages of the recruitment process, before any interview is scheduled.