Supply Chain Site Director (m/f/d)
About the Role
My client are looking for a resilient and strategic Supply Chain Site Director to lead the supply chain operations at one of their largest transportation manufacturing sites, around the Dresden area. This site operates in a complex made-to-order environment, and the role is critical to ensuring delivery excellence, operational efficiency, and strong team performance.
You will oversee all site supply chain functions - planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, and warehousing - managing a diverse team of 180 people. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who can thrive under pressure and drive performance across a fast-moving operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations at site level, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and service excellence.
- Manage and develop a large, cross-functional team with a focus on high performance and continuous improvement.
- Drive planning and material flow in a high-mix, low-volume (MTO) production environment.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to align supply chain with broader site objectives.
- Act as the key supply chain voice for the site, reporting to senior leadership and supporting global initiatives.
Your Profile
- Proven leadership in made-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing, ideally in transportation or industrial equipment.
- Experience managing large site teams (100+ people) and complex operations.
- Strong decision-maker with resilience and a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
- Proficient in ERP systems and lean supply chain processes.
- Fluent in German and English; degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar.
This is your chance to lead a critical operation, shape supply chain strategy, and make a lasting impact in a key manufacturing hub.
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