Head of Supply Chain Management

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee capacity and production planning alongside material requirements planning (disposition).
• Take accountability for external delivery reliability and punctuality.
• Manage and enhance Sales & Operations Planning processes across procurement, warehousing & logistics, customs & foreign trade, and routing, continuously improving collaboration at interfaces with adjacent departments.
• Prepare forecasts and scenario plans ensuring efficient inventory management.
• Guarantee compliance with LkSG, EMRT, CMRT standards, supplier qualifications, and comparable regulations.
• Lead supply chain team, ensuring professional expertise and adequate personnel capacity.
• Lead strategic projects with responsibility for meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality targets.
• Drive continuous improvement of supply chain operations with a focus on increasing process efficiency and effectiveness through digitalization initiatives.
• Identify areas for optimization to reduce processing times and error rates and implement sustainable improvements.
• Develop technical and economic problem-solving concepts and ensure successful implementation through to production readiness.
• Actively contribute to the development of skills and processes aligned with company objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Hold a scientific university degree (Dipl.-Ing. or M.Sc.) in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Possess extensive professional experience in supply chain management and production planning, including several years in leadership roles.
• Have strong expertise and hands-on experience in material requirements planning and disposition.
• Bring extensive knowledge and practical experience in managing and advancing Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Have led multi-year projects with significant investment volumes, especially in process optimization and technology implementation.
• Be well-versed in relevant standards, norms, and legal requirements, including occupational safety, TISAX, VDA 6.4, DIN EN ISO 9001, QEHS, LkSG, as well as customs and foreign trade regulations.
• Have solid experience analyzing, optimizing, and developing production processes using Lean methodologies such as value stream mapping and quick response management.
• Bring comprehensive experience in the metalworking industry, particularly in machining manufacturing.