Manager, Supply Chain Germany (m/f/d)
Einleitung
YOUR CHANCE – MORE RESPONSIBILITY, FASTER GROWTH, A REAL HAND IN SHAPING THINGS!
You don’t just want to fill a role at a large corporation; you want to actively improve processes and drive a team forward? With us, you can truly make a difference!
We are a growing biotechnology company with a clear mission: enhancing safety in the food industry through our innovative real-time PCR kits and the development of ATP and immunological detection systems. Our comprehensive system expertise enables us not only to utilize these technologies but also to continuously advance them in-house. Our products have a direct impact on society — and you can play an active role in making their production even more efficient and future-proof! While others are stuck in endless meetings, we put new technologies directly into practice — with your input! We champion a modern leadership culture shaped by our core corporate values. Personal responsibility, team spirit, and a positive attitude toward change are the keys to our success.
Hygiena is currently based in Potsdam and Großbeeren but is scheduled to relocate to Ludwigsfelde in 2027.
Profile:
The Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure high customer satisfaction through on-time delivery, product completeness, and quality. This role drives planning, logistics, inventory management, and continuous improvement while aligning cross-functional stakeholders and supporting business growth in a dynamic, international environment.
Ihre Aufgaben
Manage customer demand planning with a strong focus on on-time delivery, product completeness, and quality performance
Oversee material supply, inventory management, production planning, and export activities
Manage logistics across all product life-cycle stages, from product introduction through to product phase-out
Ensure Supply Chain flexibility and responsiveness to changing business conditions and market trends
Maintain logistics data and system structures in ERP, CRM, and other operational systems
Drive innovation in Supply Chain, planning, and inventory management processes
Lead and manage the Supply Chain organization, including first-line managers and their teams
Build a high-performing, flexible team capable of addressing both operational and strategic challenges
Develop team members through goal setting, coaching, and career development planning, including succession and critical skills management
Foster a culture of pride, ownership, collaboration, and engagement that supports the employer brand
Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, scalability, and supply chain performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key internal stakeholders
Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams, including Operations, R&D, Sales, Technical Service, and external partners
Actively leverage customer feedback to improve service levels and strengthen the department’s reputation
Promote open, transparent, and effective communication across all levels of the organization
Manage the departmental budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation
Plan and optimize resources, including headcount, workforce flexibility, and capacity
Ihr Profil
University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
Proven track record in Supply Chain or Logistics Management, preferably in a complex, international environment
Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Supply Chain processes
Experience in managing budgets and implementing cost optimization initiatives
Professional certifications in Supply Chain or Logistics Management welcomed
Strong customer orientation with a results-driven and self-motivated mindset
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Leadership capability with experience in driving teams and individuals to the next level
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels in a matrix environment
Solid understanding of budgeting and basic financial principles
Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken)
Continuous improvement mindset with a structured and conceptual approach
Resilient and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in an international setting
Self-motivated, objectives driven personality with strong customer orientation
Ability to influence, align, and drive change across diverse teams and stakeholders
Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
Eagerness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to tasks
Wir bieten
Scope for creativity & influence – Your ideas feed directly into decisions rather than getting bogged down in lengthy approval processes.
Dynamic corporate culture vs. rigid corporate structures – Benefit from flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and direct interaction with decision-makers.
Innovation & future-proofing – We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects, and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety, and the market is steadily growing.
Flexible working hours & work-life balance – No rigid corporate policies here; instead, you’ll find a work environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible hours and flextime options ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Attractive compensation & benefits – Expect performance-based pay and benefits such as a company pension scheme. We take a long-term view and support you in planning for your future.
Location advantage – Unlike in Berlin, you avoid long commutes and enjoy a better quality of life.
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READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Then apply now and become part of our team!
Please send your comprehensive application, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, via email to recruiting.ger@hygiena.com . If you have any questions, our HR team is happy to assist you at 0331 2300-200. You can find further information on our website: Startseite | Hygiena .
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks after the application date, please consider that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will retain your application data in accordance with local data protection regulations before secure deletion.
Hygiena Diagnostics GmbH | Hermannswerder 17 | 14473 Potsdam l Germany