Salary Range: 78.200,00 € - 117.200,00 €

Location: Halle (Saale), Germany

Relocation Support: This role is based in Halle (Saale), Germany. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to shape how customer demand becomes production reality? As Supply Chain Manager, you will play a central role in building the supply chain setup for the German market, bringing together customer and market insights, aligning them with the global Supply Chain organization, and translating demand into effective production plans for our radiopharmaceutical site in Halle.

Working with SAP S/4HANA, you will connect customer needs with site capacity, materials and operational priorities. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone who wants broad ownership, close exposure to both global and site teams, and the chance to make a visible impact as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and strengthen Supply Chain capabilities at the Halle site.
Drive Supply Chain excellence and continuously improve performance from procurement through delivery.
Create integrated supply plans, aligning production and logistics requirements.
Translate customer and market demand into effective site production plans.
Optimize backup dose planning to achieve customer service targets while minimizing waste.
Lead the site Supply Chain risk management process.
Optimize warehousing, distribution and transportation activities.
Manage supplier agreements in collaboration with Global Procurement.
Manage the site Supply Chain budget and related expenses.
Lead and contribute to cross‑functional and international projects.

Essential Requirements

University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or another relevant field.
Broad Supply Chain experience across customer demand, order management and production planning, ideally gained across different Supply Chain roles.
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic production environment.
Experience working closely with production teams and translating customer demand into actionable production plans.
Fluent English and at least basic German for daily operational collaboration.
Experience in the radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry is a strong advantage.

Skills Desired

Data Analytics
Emotional Resilience
Inventory Management
Master Data
Operational Excellence
Order Management
Risk Management
SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
Transportation And Logistics

Benefits & Rewards

Insurance plans
Retirement plans
Wellbeing resources
Global recognition programs
Flexible and hybrid working options
Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 78,200 to € 117,200. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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