Supply Chain Manager

Location: Norderstedt, Germany

Work model: hybrid (4days in the office) Salary: €110,000 - €130,000 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 You'll 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

Essential What We're Looking For

• 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
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Fluent English
• Professional working proficiency in German

Preferred

• MBA or Master's 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 you're an ambitious Supply Chain leader looking for a role where you can shape strategy, improve performance, and lead transformational change, we'd 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 Team. Contact person details: [email protected] 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 markets. Our 4500 employees worldwide innovate to design, deliver and service high-value solutions for our customers.

We improve the world through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’ve 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.