Supply Chain Operations Manager - Rail (m/f/d)

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Supply Chain Operations Manager - Rail (m/f/d)

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit: Chemicals

Job Function: Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Shape high-performing supply chains, create real value for our customers and take responsibility for reliable rail transportation across Europe.

Our Supply Chain Central Europe organisation manages the end-to-end supply chain for liquid chemicals and gases across Europe.

As part of our Supply Chain organisation, the Rail team is responsible for transporting liquid chemicals and gases by rail tank car throughout Europe, connecting suppliers, logistics service providers and customers every day.

To strengthen our Rail team in Hamburg, we are looking for a motivated Supply Chain Operations Manager (m/f/d) to take responsibility for the product propylene. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving challenges and working closely with customers, suppliers and logistics partners, this could be the right opportunity for you. The position is permanent.

• You coordinate rail tank car transportation across Europe, covering both single-wagon and block train operations, and manage the day-to-day supply chain activities for propylene and our customers across Europe.
• Acting as a central interface between customers, suppliers, railway undertakings, rail freight forwarders and internal stakeholders, you coordinate our external logistics partners and ensure agreed service and quality standards are met.
• When transport disruptions or capacity constraints occur, you keep a clear overview and work with our partners to find pragmatic solutions. You ensure continuity of supply and use relevant KPIs to identify measures that improve service, quality and efficiency.
• Managing and monitoring the relevant supply chain processes in SAP and other digital systems is also part of your responsibility, ensuring a high level of data and process quality.
• Working closely with Product Management, Sales and Logistics, you contribute to the continuous development and improvement of our supply chain performance.
• In addition, you ensure compliance with relevant regulations and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and ways of working.

Your profile:

• Even in a dynamic environment, you are able to maintain a clear overview, set priorities and take a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to day-to-day operational challenges.
• You bring experience in supply chain management, chemical logistics, rail freight or a comparable business environment.
• Strong organisational skills, a customer-focused mindset and the confidence to drive topics forward are among your key strengths.
• You are comfortable working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, successfully balancing different interests and priorities while communicating in a clear, professional and collaborative manner.
• Experience working with SAP SD/MM/TM as well as common MS Office applications complements your profile.
• Very good German and good written and spoken English complete your profile.
• Experience with dangerous goods as well as customs and foreign trade matters would be an additional advantage.

What you can expect from us

At HELM, you will do more than take responsibility for day-to-day operations. You will actively help shape the supply chains that serve our customers. You can expect a varied role, international collaboration and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution within the specialised world of chemical logistics and rail freight.

You will join a committed team with short decision-making processes, a high degree of ownership and plenty of scope to actively shape processes and solutions. We will support you with a structured onboarding programme as well as a wide range of development opportunities within a successful international company.

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.