Regional Supply Chain Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

• Regional Supply Chain Performance: Own inventory and supply availability; identify risks, verify performance gaps against targets and ensure disciplined corrective action.
• Own and drive the regional and local S&OP meetings, work closely with Sales to understand future requirements, balance demand and capacity, enable decision-making and follow up on agreed actions.
• Lead Site Planning, local Procurement and Materials Management, working closely with Order Management and Manufacturing as the primary operational interfaces; ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Build the capabilities, resources, succession pipeline, accountabilities and escalation discipline.
• Implement global structures, processes, standards and KPIs while ensuring regional master data quality and process compliance.
• Member of the Global Supply Chain Management Team, represent EMEA interests and ensure aligned information, decision-making and escalation flows between regional and global levels.
• Optimize the regional Supply Chain structure and network to improve service, resilience, cost and inventory performance.
• Direct local planning and procurement, ensure timely supply and optimize inventory without tying up unnecessary working capital.
• Lead or participate in global and regional Operations projects and support relevant process and system changes in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations or a comparable field
• At least 5 years of relevant Supply Chain, Operations or Manufacturing experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong experience in S&OP, planning, inventory management and procurement within an international environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage cross-functional stakeholders and maintain effective escalation discipline
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills with a clear focus on performance, data quality and continuous improvement
• Advanced ERP/MRP experience; knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred
• Fluent German and English, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high personal integrity and willingness to travel up to 20%

We offer

• 30 days vacation, Christmas and New Year's Eve are always free
• A performance-related salary and 37.5 hours/week in flextime
• Varied and challenging tasks and projects in an international environment
• An open and positive working environment in an appreciative and motivated team
• A modern and secure workplace with creative freedom