Head of Supply Chain Management

Work Location: Kirchdorf an der Krems, Upper Austria Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Policy: Hybrid – home-office possibility Work Experience: 7–10+ yrs leadership in SCM within Tier 1 / Tier 2 automotive environment Language Requirement: German C1, English C1 Contract Type: Full-time Technical Skills Required: SAP, ERP Industry: Automotive Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier Positions Available: 1 Company Mission Added Value in Everything We Do In every relationship with us, our values-driven, consistent, and reliable approach embodies our collaborative action – always effective, results-oriented, and solution-focused. Core Values We are passionate about innovation: working together with our customers and industry experts, we develop innovative and compelling solutions. We prioritize "Quality First" and listen carefully to our customers, provide sound advice, and produce efficiently and to a high standard. We act sustainably: our lightweight components lead to energy and CO2 reductions for our customers. We also adapt our production processes accordingly. We are strong as a team: our actions are based on commitment, reason, mutual respect, and understanding. Honesty and trust form the foundation of our collaboration. We inspire our customers: we act in a way that ensures we are seen as an indispensable and innovative partner. We want to inspire our customers with both our products and our service. Therefore, we are constantly working to further develop our service standards and exceed the expectations placed in us. Tasks & Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the Supply Chain Management department with 70 employees Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of managers and teams Strategic development of Supply Chain Management (optimizations and innovations using modern methods) Management of operational tasks (ensuring transparent and optimized order, production, and delivery planning; inventory-optimized procurement management; demand-oriented procurement strategies) Ensuring process development, including certifications according to relevant standards Requirements Completed university degree with many years of management experience in Supply Chain Management at a company in the automotive/supplier industry Analytical, process-oriented approach and strategic vision Sound methodological expertise Strong analytical and conceptual skills Excellent leadership, assertiveness, and communication skills Fluent English skills Willingness to travel (up to approx. 20%) Core Benefits Annual salary starting at €120,000 gross plus variable component Company car for unrestricted private use Home office option and flexible working arrangements First-class onboarding and individual professional development opportunities Long-term prospects and career opportunities in a stable company Open and informal company culture, short decision-making processes, and a motivated team Additional benefits such as a cafeteria, employee discounts, and parking spaces with EV charging stations