Nexperia — a global semiconductor leader specialising in efficient power, logic, and discrete component solutions — is hiring an Industrial Supply Chain Manager (I-SCM) in Hamburg, Germany. This senior strategic role manages and optimises the manufacturing and supply chain network to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and scalable production — leading industrialisation initiatives including volume ramp-ups, manufacturing transfers, supplier onboardings, and product changes while serving as the SCM representative in cross-functional industrialisation projects.
About Nexperia — Global Semiconductor Leader
Industry: Semiconductor manufacturing — power, logic, and discrete components for global OEM and electronics markets
SCM Scope: Internal and external manufacturing networks, volume ramp-ups, manufacturing transfers, supplier onboardings
Tools: SAP, Microsoft Office, Power BI — data-driven supply chain management and performance reporting
Culture: Inclusive, diverse, equal-opportunity employer — committed to 30% women in management by 2030
International: Cross-functional collaboration across global manufacturing sites and international SCM teams
Career Opportunity & Why Nexperia Hamburg
Strategic Seniority: Full SCM ownership across industrialisation, capacity planning, and manufacturing network optimisation
International Exposure: Cross-functional leadership across global manufacturing sites and external supplier networks
Innovation Focus: Continuous improvement, process transformation, and data-driven supply chain performance leadership
Growth Market: Semiconductor supply chain is one of the most in-demand and fastest-growing sectors in Germany 2026
Position Overview
The Industrial Supply Chain Manager (I-SCM) at Nexperia in Hamburg is a high-ownership, cross-functional SCM leadership role covering the full spectrum of manufacturing network management and industrialisation. You will lead volume ramp-ups, manufacturing transfers, supplier and factory onboardings, and product change implementations — representing Supply Chain Management in strategic industrialisation and PCN projects. Using SAP and Power BI, you will design end-to-end supply chain concepts, drive capacity planning and loading strategies, develop KPI dashboards, analyse performance data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that build a more efficient, resilient, and scalable global supply chain for Nexperia’s semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Why This Role Matters: As Industrial Supply Chain Manager at Nexperia Hamburg, you sit at the centre of decisions that define how Nexperia’s semiconductor products are manufactured and delivered to customers worldwide. You will lead volume ramp-ups and manufacturing transfers that shape global production capacity, design end-to-end supply chain concepts that balance cost, flexibility, and service level commitments across internal and external factories, build the KPI dashboards and reporting tools that give management real-time visibility into SCM performance, proactively identify and mitigate supply and capacity risks before they impact business continuity, and drive the continuous improvement and transformation initiatives that define Nexperia’s operational excellence strategy for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
Industrialisation & Manufacturing Network Leadership
- Lead Volume Ramp-Up (VRU) activities, manufacturing transfers, supplier and factory onboardings, and product optimisation initiatives across Nexperia’s global network
- Represent Supply Chain Management (SCM) in industrialisation and Product Change Notification (PCN) projects — ensuring successful implementation aligned with business objectives
- Design and implement efficient end-to-end supply chain concepts covering material, capacity, and financial flows across both internal and external manufacturing networks
- Ensure supply chain requirements are fully integrated into industrialisation project execution from planning through to stable productive operation
Capacity Planning & Loading Strategy
- Drive capacity planning and loading strategies — balancing internal and external manufacturing resources to ensure compliance with contractual commitments while optimising cost, flexibility, and service levels
- Establish and lead cross-functional capacity and loading governance processes — developing and maintaining planning and loading tools that provide operational clarity at all times
- Monitor and analyse capacity utilisation, demand signals, and supplier performance data — translating insights into actionable recommendations for management decision-making
- Proactively identify supply, capacity, and operational risks and develop concrete mitigation plans that ensure business continuity and supply chain resilience
KPI Management, Data Analytics & Reporting
- Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools using SAP and Power BI — providing full transparency and supporting data-driven decision-making across the SCM function
- Analyse supply chain, inventory, demand, capacity, and supplier performance data — turning complex datasets into clear, actionable business insights and management decisions
- Build scalable reporting frameworks that give global SCM leadership real-time visibility into manufacturing network performance, risk exposure, and improvement opportunities
- Support and improve system-driven processes through master data governance, data validation, process harmonisation, and structured continuous improvement initiatives
Process Improvement & SCM Transformation
- Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across planning, logistics, production, and supply chain operations — enhancing efficiency, visibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
- Lead or actively contribute to cross-functional SCM transformation projects — driving operational excellence and supply chain optimisation at an international scale
- Drive the adoption of agile and data-driven supply chain practices — bringing a continuous improvement mindset to every aspect of Nexperia’s manufacturing and logistics network
- Communicate progress, challenges, and improvement outcomes transparently and proactively to senior stakeholders — maintaining trust and confidence across all organisational levels
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field — required for this senior management-level SCM position
- Additional certifications in supply chain management (APICS CPIM, CSCP), project management, or data analytics are a meaningful professional advantage
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or a comparable industrial environment
- Proven experience working in project-driven and cross-functional environments — exposure to industrialisation or manufacturing transfer projects is a significant advantage
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across international, multicultural organisations with complex stakeholder landscapes
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications — experienced in ERP-driven supply chain planning and manufacturing operations management
- Experience with data analytics and reporting tools, particularly Power BI, for KPI dashboard development and performance visualisation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable business decisions confidently and independently
- Deep process orientation with a structured approach to managing complex, multi-stakeholder activities in dynamic, fast-changing industrial environments
Personal Competencies
- High level of ownership, independence, and decision-making capability — combined with a hands-on mentality that ensures issues are driven to resolution
- Agile mindset and change management capability — comfortable leading transformation while managing the organisational complexity it creates
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to build trust-based relationships across all levels of an international organisation
- Fluent written and spoken English — required for all international team, stakeholder, and partner communication within Nexperia’s global SCM function
About Nexperia
Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a strong heritage in efficient power, logic, and discrete devices — serving automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets worldwide. Headquartered in the Netherlands with manufacturing and engineering centres across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Nexperia is committed to delivering the most efficient semiconductors on the planet while building an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing global team. As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia actively champions diversity — having been the main partner of the Dutch Paralympic Team NL House at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and committing to 30% women in management by 2030. The Hamburg site is a key hub for Nexperia’s global SCM and industrialisation operations in Europe.
Career Excellence: Join Nexperia in Hamburg as Industrial Supply Chain Manager and lead the manufacturing network strategies, industrialisation projects, and supply chain improvements that keep one of the world’s leading semiconductor companies operating at peak performance.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Supply Chain Managers in Germany: With 5+ years of manufacturing SCM experience, SAP proficiency, and a track record of leading industrialisation or volume ramp-up projects
- Semiconductor or Electronics Industry SCM Professionals: With capacity planning, manufacturing transfer, and cross-functional project leadership experience in an international setting
- Industrial Engineers with SCM Focus: Holding a Master’s degree and proven end-to-end supply chain design experience across internal and external manufacturing networks
- SAP & Power BI Supply Chain Analysts: Ready to step into a full I-SCM management role with cross-functional leadership, capacity governance, and strategic SCM ownership
- Operations & Manufacturing Transfer Specialists: With experience in PCN projects, supplier onboarding, and global factory network coordination — seeking a senior position at a global semiconductor company in Hamburg
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