Supply Chain Manager

Location: Norderstedt, GermanyWork model: hybrid (4days in the office)Salary: €110,000 - €130,000 per annumLead. 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 opportunitiesThe RoleAs Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure:Material availability and supply continuityOptimized inventory and working capitalHigh supplier performance and strong partnershipsEfficient warehouse and material flow operationsEnhanced forecasting and planning accuracyContinuous improvement across the entire supply chainReporting directly to the Site Leader, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting company growth.What You'll Be DoingSupply Chain LeadershipLead and develop Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teamsSet clear objectives, KPIs, and accountability measuresBuild a culture of collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvementDevelop talent and succession plansProcurement & Supplier ManagementManage sourcing, procurement, and supplier performanceBuild strong supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreementsDrive cost, quality, and delivery improvementsMitigate supply risks and implement contingency plansPlanning & Inventory ManagementOversee demand planning, supply planning, and production schedulingImprove forecast accuracy and inventory performanceBalance service levels with working capital objectivesMonitor and improve key supply chain metricsWarehouse OperationsLead inventory control, receiving, storage, and distribution activitiesImprove warehouse efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracyImplement best practices and process improvementsContinuous ImprovementLead Lean and Operational Excellence initiativesApply methodologies including:Lean ManufacturingKaizenValue Stream Mapping5SRoot Cause AnalysisA3 Problem SolvingSupport ERP and supply chain transformation projectsEssentialWhat We're Looking For5+ years' leadership experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Planning, or LogisticsProven track record of delivering operational improvements and business resultsStrong leadership and stakeholder management skillsExperience driving Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence initiativesExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceFluent EnglishProfessional working proficiency in GermanPreferredMBA or Master's degreeAPICS / ASCM (CPIM, CSCP), CPSM, Lean Six Sigma certificationsERP implementation or optimization experienceManufacturing or distribution environment experienceThe Ideal CandidateYou 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 changeReady 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: ewelina.nager@spxflow.comAbout SPX FLOWAs 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.