Job detail for Supply Chain Lead

As Supply Chain Lead, you will own, drive, and lead the end-to-end supply chain for Auterion products. This is a hands-on leadership role combining operational execution, people leadership, and strategic development of a resilient, scalable, and efficient supply chain.
You will lead and develop the supply chain team while working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and external partners. You will be the central point of ownership for supply chain performance, proactively identifying risks, solving issues, and driving improvements that support business growth and customer satisfaction.
and Duties

Own the end-to-end supply chain for Auterion products, including supply planning, production scheduling, logistics, inventory, and order fulfilment
Lead, develop, and grow the supply chain team, setting clear priorities, accountability, and ways of working
Drive day-to-day execution and supply availability, ensuring materials, production requirements, shipments, inventory, and customer orders are managed accurately and on time
Act as the primary point of escalation for supply disruptions, shortages, production constraints, and other supply chain risks, driving hands-on resolution
Partner with Procurement, suppliers, and logistics partners to improve delivery performance, lead times, reliability, capacity, quality, and resilience
Drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes, systems, data, and ways of working, including ERP and NetSuite
Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, using data to identify issues, drive corrective action, and provide clear recommendations to leadership
Develop scalable processes and operating models, including SOPs, planning processes, and best practices to support business growth
Lead cross-functional initiatives including new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and operational readiness
Develop supply chain strategy and resilience, including contingency planning, alternative sourcing, and critical-component strategies
Support the continued growth of the function through hiring, coaching, capability development, and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Skills

7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, planning, operations, or a related field, ideally in technology, hardware, aerospace, robotics, or manufacturing
Demonstrated experience owning and improving end-to-end supply chain processes
Experience leading, mentoring, or developing people
Strong understanding of supply planning, procurement, inventory, production planning, logistics, and fulfilment
Proven ability to manage risks, disruptions, shortages, and escalations in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite, and strong Excel/spreadsheet skills
Experience defining and tracking KPIs and operational performance
Strong project management and process improvement skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, operational, commercial, and leadership teams
Hands-on, pragmatic, proactive, and comfortable with autonomy
Confident user of Google Workspace
Fluent English required; German is a plus
EU citizenship required

Benefits 

Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan 
Extended social security package 
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Wellpass membership 

About Auterion
We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.
At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow [Skills: Global Operations]