Manager, Supply Chain Germany; m​/f​/d

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.

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.

• 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

• 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…