Supply Chain Operations Manager (m/w/d) AIRBUS

Supply Chain Operations Manager (m/w/d) AIRBUS

Location: Hamburg

Job Title: Supply Chain Operations Manager (m/w/d)

As a Supply Chain Operations Manager (m/w/d), you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless coordination between the back offices of the non-European Final Assembly Lines (FALs) and internal Airbus departments, logistics service providers, and front offices located in Tianjin, China and the USA. This position demands a proactive approach in optimizing, harmonizing, and stabilizing supply chain and material flow processes to achieve cost reduction and preparedness for production scaling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supply chain interface between non-European FALs and internal departments in both China and the USA.
• Develop and improve material flow processes targeting stabilization for production ramp‑ups.
• Identify, conceptualize, and implement measures to optimize logistics processes to reduce costs.
• Monitor return processes for components and tools while ensuring smooth procurement and delivery operations.
• Analyze and manage master data such as origin, pricing, material attributes, and tariff classifications.
• Participate in disruption management while supporting operational and strategic procurement activities.
• Collaborate across multiple levels of stakeholders and international teams, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Be prepared to accommodate shift work and annual international travel.

Requirements

• Hold a technical, supply chain, logistics, or business studies degree, at least at the Master's level.
• Possess 2 years of experience in material procurement, supplier management, or operational and strategic procurement.
• Show advanced knowledge of SAP R/3 and Google Workspace tools.
• Demonstrate basic process management understanding and capabilities.
• Be fluent in both German and English, with negotiation-level proficiency.
• Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Show ability to quickly analyze and adapt to technical contexts and operational workflows.
• Be open to shift work and worldwide travel once a year.

Benefits

• Receive an indefinite employment contract for stability and longevity.
• Enjoy a 35‑hour workweek, promoting work‑life balance.
• Benefit from 30 days of annual leave.
• Earn an attractive annual salary aligned with an Equal Pay model.
• Access a flexible system for overtime, including leisure time compensation or payout.