Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Our partner is a well-established international manufacturing company with a strong presence across Europe. The company serves multiple industries, including industrial, mobility, and life science sectors.

The Austrian site plays a key role within the European production and supply chain network, working closely with other manufacturing locations. The environment is process-driven, with a strong focus on operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement. 

We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to support and coordinate material planning and logistics processes across European sites.

This is a regional expert role within a matrix organization, focusing on process alignment, KPI improvement, and driving consistency across multiple locations. The position requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to operate in an international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate material planning and logistics activities across European sites
• Act as a functional lead within the European MP&L network
• Ensure alignment and standardization of planning and logistics processes
• Act as a gatekeeper for MP&L standards and support their continuous development
• Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs (inventory, OTIF, forecast accuracy, logistics costs)
• Support and coordinate the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process
• Drive inventory-related initiatives and ensure structured follow-up
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, sales, and logistics stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives

Requirements

Education & Experience

• University degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or material planning
• Experience in a multi-site or regional environment
• Experience in functional coordination without direct line management

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of material planning and logistics processes
• Hands-on SAP experience (MM / PP / SD / WM/EWM preferred)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (analytical level)
• Understanding of S&OP and inventory management
• Knowledge of Lean principles

Languages

• Fluent German
• Fluent English

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization
• Structured and analytical thinking
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Travel allowance

• Flexible working hours
• Stable, international company background
• Opportunity to work in a European scope role with cross-functional exposure
• Supportive onboarding process and long-term development opportunities