Eaton Technologies GmbH, a production site in Nettersheim that makes stainless steel filter housings and baskets for pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and food and beverage customers, is looking for a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) to lead its supply chain management team. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can motivate a team, hold people to account, and run supplier negotiations with confidence in an international corporate environment. As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team; build and manage supplier relationships and negotiate on cost, delivery performance, and commercial terms; lead the SIOP process (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning); identify and implement supply chain optimization; secure on-time material availability and supplier quality; and take responsibility for inventory management, stocktaking, and logistics concepts. The position is permanent and hybrid, and it offers a variable bonus and 30 days of vacation.
About Eaton — Intelligent Power Management
Company: Eaton Technologies GmbH, Nettersheim
Parent Group: Eaton, founded in 1911
Products: Stainless steel filter housings and custom containers
Markets: Pharmaceuticals, industry, automotive, food and beverage
Scale: Revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, customers in 180 countries
Supply Chain Manager Role — Leadership, Suppliers & Planning
Department: Supply Chain Management
Primary Focus: Team leadership, supplier negotiations, SIOP, inventory
Scope: Nettersheim production site supply chain
Mission: Ensuring reliable material supply and continuous optimization
Supply Chain Manager Position Overview
The Supply Chain Manager role at Eaton’s Nettersheim site is a senior position responsible for keeping materials flowing to a production operation that builds customized and standard stainless steel filter housings. You’ll lead the supply chain management team professionally and on a disciplinary basis, which means setting clear expectations, coaching people toward their development goals, and asking for accountability in return. Supplier relationships are central to the work. You’ll maintain and grow those relationships and lead negotiations on cost, delivery performance, and commercial agreements, making sure suppliers meet the quality requirements the business depends on. Planning is equally important. You’ll lead the SIOP process, bringing together sales forecasts, inventory positions, and operations capacity so that the site can make reliable decisions about what to buy, build, and ship. Optimization runs throughout the role: you’ll look for opportunities to improve the supply chain, then put those improvements into practice. Responsibility for inventory management, stocktaking, and logistics concepts completes the picture, and you’ll ensure that material is available on time for production. The role also works closely with colleagues across an international organization, so clear communication with teams in Germany and abroad is part of the daily rhythm.
As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll deepen your understanding of the entire supply chain, from supplier selection and negotiation through planning, inventory, and logistics, while building leadership skills in a stable global company. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or comparable further education, such as a state-certified business administrator, in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, engineering, or a similar field, along with several years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or logistics. Confidence in supplier negotiations, the ability to motivate a team, and a technical understanding of the products are valuable, and knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive and related standards is a plus. Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, strong IT skills in MS Office and ERP systems, and analytical, solution-oriented thinking are also important. Excellent German and English, both written and spoken, is required. For experienced supply chain professionals in the Eifel region, this role offers the chance to lead a team at a respected global power management company.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Manager at Eaton Nettersheim, you keep production supplied with the materials customers depend on, lead a supply chain team and build its capability, drive supplier negotiations that protect cost and delivery, run the SIOP process that aligns sales, inventory, and operations, find and deliver real optimization gains, and advance a senior career in supply chain leadership with a globally recognized employer.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership Duties
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead the supply chain management team professionally
- Manage disciplinary matters with clarity and fairness
- Coach team members toward their development goals
- Set clear accountability and performance expectations
- Support training and growth across the team
- Build a motivated and capable supply chain function
Supplier Relationships & Negotiations
- Maintain and develop long-term supplier relationships
- Lead negotiations on costs and pricing
- Negotiate delivery performance and service levels
- Agree commercial terms and contract conditions
- Monitor supplier performance and quality compliance
- Resolve supplier issues and escalations
SIOP Process Leadership
- Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process
- Align sales forecasts with inventory and capacity plans
- Coordinate planning decisions across departments
- Support demand planning and material requirements
- Present planning results to management
- Keep the planning process reliable and repeatable
Supply Chain Optimization
- Identify optimization potential across the supply chain
- Implement improvements in sourcing, planning, and logistics
- Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles
- Measure the impact of changes on cost and performance
- Reduce waste and delays in material flow
- Drive ongoing improvement initiatives
Material Availability & Quality
- Ensure on-time material availability for production
- Monitor supplier compliance with quality requirements
- Address shortages and delivery risks quickly
- Coordinate with production on material priorities
- Support quality assurance for incoming materials
- Maintain reliable supply for customer commitments
Inventory, Stocktaking & Logistics
- Take responsibility for inventory management
- Oversee stocktaking activities and accuracy
- Develop and maintain logistics concepts
- Monitor stock levels against planning targets
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
- Coordinate warehouse and transport activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field
- Comparable further education, such as state-certified business administrator
Experience
- Several years of experience in supply chain management
- Experience in purchasing or logistics
- Experience motivating and leading a team
Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of the entire supply chain
- Technical understanding of products and processes
- Knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive (advantage)
- Knowledge of normative requirements (advantage)
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Language & IT Skills
- Excellent German, written and spoken
- Excellent English, written and spoken
- Good IT skills in MS Office
- Experience with ERP systems
Personal Qualities
- Ability to motivate a team and demand accountability
- Confidence in supplier negotiations
- Analytical thinking and solution orientation
- Strong communication skills and assertiveness
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Head of Supply Chain or Operations leadership roles
- Opportunity to shape supply chain strategy for a production site
- Exposure to global operations within an international group
- Growth in a stable, globally operating company
Learning & Development
- Structured onboarding and start-up support
- Further education and training opportunities
- Leadership development through team management
- Experience in SIOP and integrated planning
Benefits & Perks
- Permanent employment contract
- Attractive compensation with variable bonus
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Wellness and work-life balance activities
- Access to massages and Urban Sports Club
About Eaton — Power Management for a Sustainable Future
Eaton is an intelligent power management company with a long history, founded in 1911. It serves customers in more than 180 countries across markets including data centers, utilities, industry, aerospace, and mobility. The company is recognized by several major employer rankings and is committed to doing business responsibly. Its Nettersheim site manufactures stainless steel filter housings and baskets, including standard containers and custom designs, with a strong focus on product quality.
Career Excellence in Supply Chain Leadership: Join a respected global power management company, lead a supply chain team at a precision manufacturing site, drive supplier negotiations and SIOP planning, deliver optimization and continuous improvement, and build a senior career in supply chain management in Germany.
Who Should Apply?
- Procurement Managers: Ready for a broader supply chain role
- Logistics Managers: Seeking a leadership position
- Business Administration Graduates: With supply chain experience
- Engineers in Supply Chain: With technical product knowledge
- Lean Practitioners: Focused on continuous improvement
- Bilingual Professionals: Fluent in German and English
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