Job Title: Supply Chain Manager/Head DACH Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany Company Overview: Join a global leader in the industrial machinery industry with over a century of expertise in delivering innovative, precision-engineered solutions. Serving diverse industries the company has a reputation for cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and customer-centric excellence. Operating across multiple continents, the organization continually sets industry standards through its advanced product portfolio and state-of-the-art facilities. Role Overview: As the Supply Chain Manager/Head DACH, you will play a critical role in leading and managing supply chain activities within the DACH region. Representing the supply chain function in front of operations management, local market leaders, and relevant authorities, you will drive efficiency, strategic planning, and operational execution to ensure seamless supply chain performance. Reporting to regional and global leadership, you will be responsible for optimizing processes, enhancing customer service levels, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Ensure achievement of customer service level targets through effective supply chain management. Define and execute the local supply chain strategy in alignment with global and cross-functional business objectives. Assess organizational competencies, identify skill gaps, and implement training programs in collaboration with HR. Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to align supply and demand. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive corrective and preventive action plans to optimize performance. Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Oversee warehouse operations in Germany and Switzerland, ensuring cost efficiency and effective logistics management. Optimize transportation and import/export operations while ensuring cost allocation accuracy. Manage budget planning and financial performance of supply chain activities. Lead local demand planning and inventory replenishment efforts in coordination with the European Shared Service Center. Drive lean methodology assessments and implement improvement plans. Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders, representing the supply chain function at a senior level. Foster a high-performance culture within the supply chain team and develop talent. Qualifications: Fluent in German and English. Experience in supply chain leadership roles. Experience managing warehouses with 50-60 FTEs. Expertise in transport optimization, including domestic and global forwarding. Proven experience in implementing and executing S&OP processes. Knowledge of SAP S4HANA and E-WM is a plus. If you are interested in the Supply Chain Manager/Head DACH role based in Baden-Württemberg, please don't wait to apply.