Manager, Supply Chain Germany (m/f/d)

• Manage customer demand planning with a strong focus on on-time delivery, product completeness, and quality performance
• Oversee material supply, inventory management, production planning, and export activities
• Manage logistics across all product life-cycle stages, from product introduction through to product phase-out
• Ensure Supply Chain flexibility and responsiveness to changing business conditions and market trends
• Maintain logistics data and system structures in ERP, CRM, and other operational systems
• Drive innovation in Supply Chain, planning, and inventory management processes
• Lead and manage the Supply Chain organization, including first-line managers and their teams
• Build a high-performing, flexible team capable of addressing both operational and strategic challenges
• Develop team members through goal setting, coaching, and career development planning, including succession and critical skills management
• Foster a culture of pride, ownership, collaboration, and engagement that supports the employer brand
• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, scalability, and supply chain performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key internal stakeholders
• Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams, including Operations, R&D, Sales, Technical Service, and external partners
• Actively leverage customer feedback to improve service levels and strengthen the department’s reputation
• Promote open, transparent, and effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Manage the departmental budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation
• Plan and optimize resources, including headcount, workforce flexibility, and capacity

• University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Proven track record in Supply Chain or Logistics Management, preferably in a complex, international environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Supply Chain processes
• Experience in managing budgets and implementing cost optimization initiatives
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain or Logistics Management welcomed
• Strong customer orientation with a results-driven and self-motivated mindset
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
• Leadership capability with experience in driving teams and individuals to the next level
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels in a matrix environment
• Solid understanding of budgeting and basic financial principles
• Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a structured and conceptual approach
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in an international setting
• Self-motivated, objectives driven personality with strong customer orientation
• Ability to influence, align, and drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
• Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tasks

Wir bieten

• Scope for creativity & influence – Your ideas feed directly into decisions rather than getting bogged down in lengthy approval processes.
• Dynamic corporate culture vs. rigid corporate structures – Benefit from flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and direct interaction with decision-makers.
• Innovation & future-proofing – We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects, and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety, and the market is steadily growing.
• Flexible working hours & work-life balance – No rigid corporate policies here; instead, you’ll find a work environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible hours and flextime options ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Attractive compensation & benefits – Expect performance-based pay and benefits such as a company pension scheme. We take a long-term view and support you in planning for your future.
• Location advantage – Unlike in Berlin, you avoid long commutes and enjoy a better quality of life.