We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in Fridolfing, Bavaria, to take responsibility for the efficient operation of the entire supply chain value chain in the area. The role covers planning of prototype and pre-series products, new product introduction through to series production readiness, and continuous optimization of supply chain processes for cost and delivery time alignment.
About the Role – Production Supply Chain Management
Core Focus: End-to-end supply chain value chain operation for the assigned production area
Product Scope: Prototype, pre-series, and new products through to series production readiness
Systems: SAP implementation and process support within the department
Cross-Functional Ties: Product management, quality management, assembly process development, purchasing, and sales
Location: Fridolfing, Bavaria – part of Germany’s strong industrial manufacturing base
Career Growth & Process Impact
Strategic Location: Fridolfing, Bavaria – a manufacturing hub within Germany’s industrial heartland
Core Project Involvement: Participate directly in the core project team shaping product introduction
Process Ownership: Drive continuous optimization of supply chain processes across cost and delivery
Career Growth: Build cross-functional expertise spanning purchasing, production planning, and quality management
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Analyst role participates in the core project team, coordinating internal processes and taking responsibility for the efficient operation of the supply chain value chain. You will plan prototype and pre-series products, control new products through to series production readiness, manage the logistical process and forecast/framework figures from the sample phase onward, ensure continuous supply of preliminary, supplier, raw, and auxiliary materials, and collaborate closely with product management, quality management, purchasing, and sales.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Analyst, you own the end-to-end supply chain value chain for your area, from prototype through series production readiness, participate directly in the core project team shaping how new products reach the market, ensure uninterrupted material supply that keeps production running smoothly, drive continuous process optimization balancing cost and delivery time, and build broad cross-functional expertise working alongside product management, quality, purchasing, and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Value Chain Ownership
- Participate in the core project team and coordinate internal processes
- Take responsibility for the efficient operation of the entire supply chain value chain in the area
Product Planning & Ramp-Up
- Plan prototype and pre-series products
- Plan and control new products up to series production readiness
Logistics & Forecasting
- Take responsibility for the logistical process and implementation of forecast and framework figures from the sample phase onward
- Ensure continuous supply of preliminary and supplier materials, raw materials, auxiliary materials, and operating supplies
Process Optimization & Collaboration
- Continuously optimize supply chain processes for optimal alignment with costs and delivery times
- Collaborate closely with product management, quality management, assembly process development, purchasing, production planning, and sales
- Support the development of processes and the implementation of SAP in the area
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Successfully completed studies in business administration or industrial engineering
Experience Requirements
- Experience in production-oriented supply chain management at an internationally operating company
- Experience with SAP is desirable
- Ideally, experience leading projects in the field of process optimization
Essential Skills
- Analytical and results-oriented working methods
- A convincing personality with strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
About This Bavaria Manufacturing Opportunity
This Supply Chain Analyst role sits within a production-oriented manufacturing environment in Fridolfing, Bavaria, responsible for supply chain operations from prototype through series production. The position offers strong cross-functional exposure across product management, quality, purchasing, and sales, providing excellent career growth for supply chain professionals within Germany’s industrial manufacturing sector.
Career Excellence: Own the end-to-end supply chain for new product introduction within a leading Bavarian manufacturing operation.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Analysts/Managers: With production-oriented experience at international companies
- Industrial Engineering Graduates: Looking to apply their degree in a manufacturing supply chain role
- SAP-Experienced Professionals: Comfortable supporting SAP implementation and process development
- Process Optimization Specialists: With project leadership experience in supply chain improvement
- Cross-Functional Coordinators: Skilled working across purchasing, quality, and production planning teams
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