A stable and growth-oriented manufacturing company in Vlotho, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Process & Planning Specialist to lead and continuously develop standardised supply chain processes, production planning, capacity management, KPI reporting, and logistics optimisation — all within a supportive, flat-hierarchy workplace that values independent thinking, personal responsibility, and genuine ownership of results.
About the Role — Supply Chain Excellence in NRW
Core Focus: Standardising supply chain processes, production scheduling, and capacity/forecast management
ERP Systems: Very strong ERP knowledge required for data management, planning, and master data accuracy
KPI Scope: Creation, analysis, and reporting of supply chain performance KPIs and operational metrics
Project Mandate: Lead and manage strategic logistics projects and process improvement initiatives
Work Style: Flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and high degree of personal responsibility
Career Growth & Supply Chain Impact in Germany
Design Freedom: Genuine room to shape and improve supply chain processes with real ownership and autonomy
Flexible Hours: Flexible working time arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance
Learning Culture: Individual onboarding, language courses, professional training, and ongoing development
Social Benefits: Company pension contribution, BikeLeasing, employee discounts, and a modern benefits package
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Process & Planning Specialist in Vlotho is responsible for ensuring and continuously developing standardised supply chain processes and unified planning methodologies across all departments. The role covers end-to-end production scheduling, capacity and demand coordination, bottleneck resource management, warehouse layout optimisation, KPI reporting, ERP master data integrity, and strategic logistics project management — all in close collaboration with specialist departments in a stable, values-driven manufacturing environment in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Process & Planning Specialist in Vlotho, you are the operational intelligence behind production reliability and logistics efficiency. Your planning decisions ensure manufacturing orders are prioritised correctly, your capacity management keeps bottlenecks from disrupting output, your KPI analysis drives data-based improvement, and your ERP master data work gives the entire organisation the accurate, consistent foundation it needs to operate at its best every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Process Standardisation
- Ensure and continuously develop standardised supply chain processes and unified planning methodologies across all departments
- Analyse supply chain weaknesses and drive systematic, continuous improvement of supply chain and logistics processes
- Optimise warehouse layouts, material flow, and packaging concepts to support operational efficiency and cost reduction
- Establish ERP master data quality standards and develop consistent processes in coordination with all relevant departments
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Execute, control, and continuously adapt production planning including scheduling and prioritisation of manufacturing orders
- Coordinate and manage capacities and material requirements across production, warehouse, and machine resources
- Further develop forecasting and capacity management processes for both machine and warehouse operations
- Actively manage and optimise bottleneck resources within the supply chain to prevent production disruption
KPI Reporting & Data-Driven Management
- Create, analyze, and report supply chain performance KPIs and operational metrics for management visibility
- Control and steer supply chain performance indicators to ensure targets are consistently tracked and met
- Ensure data-driven supply chain management by deriving and implementing measures for inventory, capacity, and process optimisation
- Maintain the quality, consistency, and continuous development of all relevant master data in the ERP system
Project Management & Strategic Logistics
- Execute, control, and manage supply chain and logistics improvement projects from initiation through to completion
- Implement strategic logistics objectives in close coordination with relevant business units and senior stakeholders
- Lead process improvement initiatives that reduce waste, increase throughput, and strengthen supply chain resilience
- Proactively identify new opportunities for efficiency gains across planning, logistics, and production workflows
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Technical or business management degree — engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, or production planning roles
- Very strong ERP system knowledge — hands-on proficiency in planning, scheduling, and master data management modules
- Demonstrated experience in process management, KPI steering, and operational performance reporting
- Prior experience in project management and process optimisation in a manufacturing or logistics environment
Essential Skills & Work Style
- Highly analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to complex supply chain and operational challenges
- Self-motivated and independently responsible working style with the confidence to take ownership of results
- Strong communication and coordination skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration in a flat-hierarchy environment
What the Company Offers
- Meaningful Role: Exciting and responsible position with genuine design freedom and personal ownership
- Positive Culture: Appreciative work climate, family-like teamwork, and flat communication hierarchies
- Flexible Hours: Flexible working time arrangements for a healthy and productive work-life balance
- Individual Onboarding: Tailored induction programme and varied projects in a stable, growing company
- Pension Contribution: Company subsidy towards company pension (betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
- BikeLeasing: Attractive BikeLeasing benefit for sustainable and cost-effective daily commuting
- Employee Discounts: Staff discount programmes and additional modern social benefits
- Professional Development: Language courses, training programmes, and continuous learning opportunities
About This Opportunity in Vlotho, Germany
This Supply Chain Process & Planning Specialist opportunity is based at a stable and growth-oriented manufacturing company in Vlotho, North Rhine-Westphalia — an organisation known for its appreciative work climate, flat hierarchies, and genuine investment in its people. With flexible working hours, a meaningful role with real ownership, a modern social benefits package including BikeLeasing and company pension contributions, and access to professional development programmes, this position offers everything a driven supply chain professional needs to build a rewarding long-term career in one of Germany’s most established manufacturing regions.
Career Excellence: Take ownership of supply chain planning, ERP data integrity, and logistics optimisation for a stable German manufacturer — and build a career where your analytical expertise makes a measurable daily impact.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Planners: With hands-on ERP experience and a background in production scheduling or logistics
- Production Planners: Skilled in capacity management, demand forecasting, and manufacturing order prioritisation
- Process Improvement Specialists: With a track record of standardising and optimising supply chain workflows
- KPI & Reporting Professionals: Experienced in building supply chain dashboards and performance management systems
- NRW-Based Candidates: Looking for a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing role in North Rhine-Westphalia with flexible hours
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