Supply Chain Lead (m/f/d)

Supply Chain Lead (f/m/d) – Unterschleißheim Site

Are you ready to take the lead in our Supply Chain organization and actively shape the future of a modern manufacturing site?

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 warehousing at the site, including continuous improvement of processes and performance
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations and standards (EHS, GMP, GDP, Export & Trade, and corporate policies)
• Actively manage inventory levels to avoid stock‑outs and lost sales while preventing overproduction, early production, and waste
• Develop and strengthen planning processes and capabilities to achieve best‑in‑class performance
• Collaborate closely with global Supply Chain Management and 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 targets in 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 Management with proven leadership responsibility
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills combined with a structured and pragmatic mindset
• Deep expertise in planning and supply chain processes, ideally with solid SAP ERP experience
• APICS certification strongly preferred
• Proven experience in leading complex projects and driving sustainable efficiency improvements
• Strong financial acumen and 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 role at a strategically important manufacturing site
• Strong interaction with global supply chain networks and decision‑making bodies
• A dynamic, ambitious team and 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
• 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 Chain Management
• Supply Management