Position Overview

As Supply Chain Manager you will lead all supply chain activities for the Sofia Plant including production planning operational purchasing warehouse management and material availability. You will play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted production optimizing inventory levels improving operational efficiency and driving cost-effective supply chain performance. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of quality safety and compliance while supporting the plants business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Material Availability & Operational Purchasing
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Capacity & Resource Coordination
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Risk Management & Problem Solving
• Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Compliance Quality Health & Safety
  
  

What you will do

• Lead production planning and scheduling activities to ensure the timely fulfillment of customer orders and efficient use of resources.
• Manage operational purchasing and material availability ensuring uninterrupted production and proactive mitigation of supply risks.
• Oversee warehouse operations and inventory management maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy and material flow efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Production and cross-functional teams to optimize capacity utilization resource planning and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning purchasing warehousing and logistics processes.
• Monitor and analyze key supply chain KPIs providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Identify and resolve operational issues impacting delivery performance inventory levels or production continuity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies quality standards and health safety and environmental requirements.

What we require

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering Business Administration Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain production planning materials management purchasing logistics or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of production planning material flow inventory management and operational purchasing processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations warehouse processes and key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs).
• Knowledge of ERP systems preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• High level of ownership accuracy and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to driving operational excellence.
• Previous people management or team leadership experience would be considered an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English.

What we offer

• Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity inclusion sustainability and mutual trust
• Attractive remuneration package
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Additional health insurance
• 102 EUR food vouchers
• Public transportation card
• Multisport card
• Free lunch at the office
• Employee referral program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Access to over 15000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your development

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools banks airports hospitals hotels and many more we enable seamless movement within secure safe and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba you are encouraged to take initiative develop your skills and build your career alongside 16000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

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