Supply Chain Manager

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Start date

1.1.2027

Duration

1 + year

Contract type

EmployeePermanent placement

Salary

from 4000€/month

Location

Slovakia

Field of expertise

Logistics

Job description

Managing and overseeing the entire Supply Chain department, including production planning, material planning, customer logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, packaging, and transportation;
Leading, developing, and supervising supply chain teams, including dispatchers, logistics planners, warehouse personnel, and team leaders;
Ensuring efficient coordination of material and information flows between suppliers, production, warehouses, and customers;
Developing and implementing short-term and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with production requirements, customer demand, and company objectives;
Overseeing production planning and scheduling to ensure optimal utilization of available resources, production capacities, and material availability;
Managing supplier deliveries, monitoring material availability, and ensuring uninterrupted production processes;
Ensuring on-time delivery of finished goods to customers in accordance with delivery schedules and customer requirements;
Managing warehouse operations, including incoming goods, raw material storage, finished goods storage, packaging, and shipping activities;
Optimizing inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolete stock, and improving inventory accuracy through SAP-based monitoring and control;
Managing transportation and logistics service providers, optimizing freight costs, and ensuring efficient inbound and outbound logistics processes;
Overseeing the management of returnable packaging, including customer and supplier packaging accounts, packaging specifications, and packaging circulation;
Monitoring and evaluating key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs), including On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory turnover, logistics costs, stock accuracy, and customer delivery performance;
Managing logistics-related customer and supplier complaints, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring continuous improvement of logistics processes;
Ensuring effective utilization of SAP ERP systems for material management, production planning, inventory control, and logistics operations;
Preparing, monitoring, and controlling the Supply Chain department budget, including transportation, warehousing, packaging, and operational costs;
Driving continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and cost optimization using Lean Manufacturing principles;
Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, developing contingency plans, and ensuring business continuity;
Ensuring compliance with internal company standards, customer-specific requirements, automotive industry standards (IATF 16949), and occupational health and safety regulations;
Collaborating closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Finance, and other departments to achieve operational and strategic business objectives;
Supporting internal and external audits, customer assessments, and corporate reporting requirements;
Reporting supply chain performance, operational risks, and improvement initiatives to Plant Management and regional or corporate Supply Chain leadership.