Supply Chain Manager

Location: Norderstedt Germany

Work model:hybrid (4days in the office)

Salary: 110000 - 130000 per annum

Lead. Transform. Deliver Results.

Are you a hands-on Supply Chain leader who thrives on driving operational excellence building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business results

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end supply chain operations leading Purchasing Planning Inventory Management and Warehouse functions while shaping the future of logistics and distribution within a growing organization.

Why Join Us

Strategic leadership role with a direct impact on business performance

Opportunity to lead supply chain transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives

Key member of the Site Leadership Team

Dynamic fast-paced environment where your ideas drive results

Competitive salary package and career progression opportunities

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure:

• Material availability and supply continuity
• Optimized inventory and working capital
• High supplier performance and strong partnerships
• Efficient warehouse and material flow operations
• Enhanced forecasting and planning accuracy
• Continuous improvement across the entire supply chain

Reporting directly to the Site Leader you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting company growth.

What Youll Be Doing:

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead and develop Purchasing Planning and Warehouse teams
• Set clear objectives KPIs and accountability measures
• Build a culture of collaboration customer focus and continuous improvement
• Develop talent and succession plans

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage sourcing procurement and supplier performance
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements
• Drive cost quality and delivery improvements
• Mitigate supply risks and implement contingency plans

Planning & Inventory Management

• Oversee demand planning supply planning and production scheduling
• Improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance
• Balance service levels with working capital objectives
• Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics

Warehouse Operations

• Lead inventory control receiving storage and distribution activities
• Improve warehouse efficiency safety and inventory accuracy
• Implement best practices and process improvements

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives
• Apply methodologies including:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S
• Root Cause Analysis
• A3 Problem Solving
• Support ERP and supply chain transformation projects

What Were Looking For

Essential

• 5 years leadership experience within Supply Chain Procurement Operations Planning or Logistics
• Proven track record of delivering operational improvements and business results
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience driving Lean Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Fluent English
• Professional working proficiency in German

Preferred

• MBA or Masters degree
• APICS / ASCM (CPIM CSCP) CPSM Lean Six Sigma certifications
• ERP implementation or optimization experience
• Manufacturing or distribution environment experience

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

Delivers results regardless of industry background

Develops and inspires high-performing teams

Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Uses data to make informed decisions

Champions Lean thinking and continuous improvement

Thrives in a fast-paced evolving environment

Takes ownership and drives positive change

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre an ambitious Supply Chain leader looking for a role where you can shape strategy improve performance and lead transformational change wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive our supply chain to the next level.

If you feel that you would like to know more information or ask additional questions please feel free to contact our Recruitment person details:

About SPX FLOW

As a world leader in sustainable solutions our processing products and technologies help give our customers a wide range of capabilities across the food beverage and industrial 4500 employees worldwide innovate to design deliver and service high-value solutions for our customers.

We improve theworldthrough innovative launched projects at our facilities to save energy and reduce waste and we engineer efficiency into our products and technologies to help our customers do the same.

We put people first creating opportunities for everyone and we give back to our communities too. Our team members are what make SPX FLOW special.