Head of Supply Chain, Purchasing

Role Overview

• You are responsible for the strategic planning, end-to-end management and continuous optimization of our entire supply chain: from forecasting, S&OP, procurement, demand planning and production planning through inventory management, logistics and fulfillment to performance management across relevant KPIs.
• You establish robust, scalable processes that enable growth while optimally balancing product availability, service levels, costs, cash flow and working capital to create an excellent customer experience.
• You ensure the optimal use of our ERP system and, together with the team, continuously improve data quality, process discipline and system adoption so that decisions can be made reliably, transparently and at scale.
• You evolve our purchasing function from an operational procurement role into a strategic value driver: with a clear supplier strategy, professional negotiation management, framework agreements, multi‑sourcing concepts and measurable efficiency gains.
• You actively drive the digitization, automation and data‑driven control of our supply chain and leverage modern tools and AI‑supported approaches to make forecasting, planning, reporting and decision‑making processes more efficient and resilient.
• You conduct active risk management to secure our supply capability, minimize bottlenecks, strengthen resilience and ensure compliance with legal requirements, quality standards and internal policies.
• You lead, develop and motivate your current team of five employees, both functionally and disciplinarily, with clear prioritization, strong execution and a culture of responsibility, transparency and mutual support.

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• You have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in a dynamic growth environment and at a leading company.
• You have previously professionalized a supply chain in a scaling organization and possess a strong understanding of end‑to‑end processes, S&OP, forecasting, inventory control, supplier management and operational excellence.
• You have solid experience with ERP systems and a deep understanding of how end‑to‑end processes in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, production planning and reporting are modeled, controlled and optimized in the system.
• You have relevant expertise in strategic sourcing and can demonstrably structure supplier portfolios, lead negotiations and realize cost‑saving opportunities.
• You have experience leading and developing teams, ideally in hybrid or remote work environments.
• You are proficient in German and English at a minimum C1 level.
• Industry experience in consumer goods, food, beauty, supplements, pharma, FMCG or e‑commerce is a plus.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Germany ticket? Of course — we cover it. Commute easily, affordably and in an environmentally friendly way.
• Glow Card – a monthly bonus. €50 credit per month for local providers — that’s €600 extra per year for you.
• Professional development made easy. With our Glowcademy and weekly learning time, you’ll stay on top of your game.
• 40% employee discount on the entire product range — it’s worth it.
• Time off that does you good: 30 days annual leave + 1 personal day + up to 10 additional unpaid days if you want a longer break.
• Health in focus. We cover up to €600 per year for supplemental health services — from glasses to dental cleaning.
• Good provisions for later. After the probation period there’s a €600 contribution to your pension plan — and if you contribute yourself, we add another 20%.
• Corporate Benefits & FutureBens. Get exclusive discounts and perks from many partners.
• Glow25 merch — our team look, your statement.
• Move your way. From workouts to wellness getaways — you decide how to stay fit. Choose between Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.
• A culture that truly shines. For five consecutive years we’ve been recognized as a Top Company on Kununu — a real sign of our strong, positive and lived culture.