Lead Supply Chain Manager (all genders)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential manufacturing organization seeking a Lead Supply Chain Manager for their production facility in Richen, Baden-Württemberg. In this strategic leadership role, you will take full ownership of supply chain operations at the production site, ensuring a stable and efficient material flow from procurement through production to final delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading strategic and operational supply chain management at the production site
• Managing functional and disciplinary leadership of a team of 15 to 20 employees (5 direct reports) across supply chain, warehouse, and operational logistics functions, with growth potential
• Ensuring reliable material availability, efficient production operations, and on-time project delivery
• Driving continuous improvement of planning, scheduling, and logistics processes to increase transparency, efficiency, and delivery performance
• Collaborating closely with procurement, production, and other stakeholders to optimize the value chain
• Analyzing market, sourcing, and supplier developments and implementing appropriate measures
• Identifying and executing optimization opportunities related to costs, inventory, and processes
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements within the supply chain
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners
• Developing KPIs and management mechanisms to drive sustainable performance improvements

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or production planning within an industrial environment
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams
• Strong organizational skills and extensive project management experience
• Analytical, strategic, and business-oriented mindset
• Strong technical understanding of production and material flow processes
• Confident presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent German and English language skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing or other production-driven environments
• Knowledge of modular construction methods, timber construction, or the construction industry
• Experience in transforming and scaling supply chain processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain planning tools

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional candidates with strategic roles. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that all applications should come through Get A Job.ai—direct contact with the client is not part of this process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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