Head of Supply Chain Management

• Own global product availability by driving a robust S&OP and integrated operational planning process that meets customer expectations
• Lead order management, production and material planning to deliver target service levels while optimizing inventory and working capital
• Ensure required supply capacity across suppliers, internal factories, logistics partners and warehouses, and develop contingency plans for supply continuity
• Define and implement the optimal trade-off between lead time, cost and service across a complex international supply network
• Track supply chain KPIs, perform root-cause analysis and launch continuous improvement initiatives to raise efficiency and reliability
• Champion digitalization and automation to improve processes, data flows and decision support across the supply chain
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing team through your managers, fostering clear communication, accountability and empowerment
• Act as a trusted cross-functional partner with commercial, manufacturing, procurement and logistics stakeholders to align priorities and decisions

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration (supply chain/logistics) or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operations and/or supply chain management with proven responsibility for end-to-end processes
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and driving organizational change
• Strategic, analytical mindset with a hands-on delivery focus and the ability to connect tactical execution to business outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel occasionally

• German is an advantage
• Experience with ERP/SCM systems, S&OP processes and digital supply chain tools desirable
• certifications such as Lean or Six Sigma are a plus

Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working arrangements