Supply Chain Lead (m/f/d)

Are you ready to take the lead in our Supply Chain organization and actively shape the future of a modern manufacturing site?
For our Unterschleißheimsite, we are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Lead (f/m/d)who will take end-to-end responsibility for planning, shipping, and warehousing while ensuring a stable, compliant, and cost-effective supply chainin close collaboration with global and local stakeholders.

Purpose of the Role

Ensure a balanced supply versus demand situation for the Unterschleißheim site in a compliant and cost-effective manner, including capacity management, shipping, and warehousing.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for planning, shipping, and warehousingat the site, including continuous improvement of processes and performance
• Ensure full compliancewith all relevant regulations and standards (EHS, GMP, GDP, Export & Trade, and corporate policies)
• Actively manage inventory levelsto avoid stock-outs and lost sales while preventing overproduction, early production, and waste
• Develop and strengthen planning processes and capabilitiesto achieve best-in-class performance
• Collaborate closely with global Supply Chain Managementand internal interfaces to ensure an uninterrupted and compliant supply chain
• Represent Supply Chain Management in internal and external audits, inspections, and global or external forums
• Lead, develop, and empower the Supply Chain team, ensuring the right skills, tools, and qualifications (e.g. system training, IHK certifications)
• Define and manage headcount, budget, and cost targetsin line with overall site objectives
• Act as a role model for safety, quality, and compliance culture

Your Profile

• Extensive hands-on experience in Supply Chain Managementwith proven leadership responsibility
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skillscombined with a structured and pragmatic mindset
• Deep expertise in planning and supply chain processes, ideally with solid SAP ERP experience
• APICS certificationstrongly preferred
• Proven experience in leading complex projectsand driving sustainable efficiency improvements
• Strong financial acumenand strategic understanding
• Experience with Lean methodologies, ideally as a Lean Coach (e.g. MPS)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Fluent in German and English(written and spoken)

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in:
  Supply Chain Management (e.g. APICS) , Project Management (PMP), Engineering or Technical Sciences (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, MSc), Economics/Business Administration or similar

What We Offer

• A key leadership roleat a strategically important manufacturing site
• Strong interaction with global supply chain networks and decision-making bodies
• A dynamic, ambitious teamand a high level of ownership and autonomy
• The opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide
• A collaborative, respectful working environment with real impact on patients and customers

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome diverse talents and perspectives and are committed to fostering an open, respectful, and inclusive culture. Equal opportunity, collaboration, and mutual respect are core to how we work every day.

Required Skills:
Change Management, Change Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer-Focused, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Operational Excellence, People Leadership, People Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Production Management, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Regulatory Compliance, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Strategic Planning, Supply Change Management, Supply Management {+ 1 more}

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