The Supply Chain Manager ensures a safe, compliant, and efficient end-to-end material flow — from suppliers to production and delivery.
This role builds the structure, systems, and relationships required to support high-precision manufacturing in a defense and chemical environment.
The Supply Chain Manager acts as a bridge between Procurement, Warehousing, Logistics, and Production Planning, ensuring operational continuity, transparency, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Strategy & System Integration

Develop and implement the site’s supply chain strategy aligned with production and business objectives.
Build and document all supply chain processes (greenfield setup).
Lead ERP/MRP system integration for material tracking, planning, and cost visibility.
Establish KPI dashboards for delivery performance, cost, and compliance monitoring.

2. Procurement Oversight

Supervise and coordinate the Procurement Manager to ensure sourcing meets production schedules and compliance requirements.
Approve key supplier strategies, long-term contracts, and CAPEX/OPEX purchases.
Ensure adherence to export control, REACH, and AQAP/ISO standards.
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

3. Warehousing & Inventory Management

Oversee operations of two on-site warehouses (raw materials and finished goods) and coordinate inventory management at the consolidation warehouse in one European country.
Ensure accurate stock control, storage procedures, and full ERP traceability across all locations.
Manage the inbound flow of raw materials (purchased globally) and coordinate regular replenishments from Poland to the plant every 1–2 days.
Supervise the outbound logistics of finished products – ensure safe temporary storage and timely dispatch to Poland for consolidation and further shipment to Ukraine according to delivery schedules.
Guarantee FIFO/FEFO execution, safety compliance, and real-time inventory visibility across the entire supply chain.

4. Logistics & Transportation

Manage inbound and outbound logistics of materials, equipment, and finished products.
Ensure legal, safe, and cost-efficient transport of hazardous and dual-use goods.
Supervise customs clearance, import/export documentation, and freight providers.
Optimize delivery schedules and minimize transport costs.

5. Process Optimization & Compliance

Drive LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.
Identify risks in supplier base or logistics and build mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance with HSE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and defense regulations.
Promote sustainable and traceable sourcing practices aligned with ESG principles.

Key Results (First 12 Months)

Fully established, audit-ready supply chain processes.
≥95% on-time delivery (OTD) across procurement and logistics.
Supplier compliance rate ≥98% (defense/export/HSE).
Inventory accuracy ≥99%; stock turnover aligned with production cadence.
ERP/MRP system fully integrated and operational.
Zero major supply interruptions affecting production.

Decision-Making Authority

Approve supplier selection and key procurement decisions within defined budget.
Set inventory policies, logistics contracts, and delivery priorities.
Initiate supplier audits and corrective actions.
Approve spending within financial limits; escalate exceptions to COO/CFO.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.

Experience:

8+ years in supply chain leadership roles in manufacturing (defense, chemical, or aerospace preferred).
Experience in procurement, logistics, and warehouse management.
Strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP, Dynamics, or equivalent).
Proven success in building supply chains from greenfield or scale-up phase.
Strong understanding of export control, REACH, and defense compliance.
Fluent in English; Danish preferred.

Skills:

Strategic and analytical thinking.
Structured process builder with operational discipline.
Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities.
Excellent cross-functional communication.
High integrity and commitment to transparency.