Country Supply Chain Associate Director

COUNTRY SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution
- OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.
- By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.
- Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.
- We are currently looking for an **experienced and highly committed Country Supply Chain Associate Director (M/F/d)** to be based in **Germany** (location flexible).
In this **strategic and operational role**, you will oversee all supply chain activities across Germany, ensuring seamless integration with OPmobility’s global network.
With a strong presence in the field and close collaboration with plant operations, you will drive **operational excellence** and lead interactions across our customer and supplier interfaces.

**Your Responsibilities**
- **Strategy & Team Leadership**
Design and implement a country-wide supply chain strategy aligned with OPmobility standards. Build, develop, and lead a strong and agile local supply chain team.
- **Plant Support & Operations**
Ensure a regular presence across sites to support daily operations, new launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- **Customer Interface**
Act as the primary point of contact for key customers in both English and German. Collaborate closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Project teams to ensure full alignment.
- **Systems & Process Improvement**
Roll out SAP standards, lead process improvements, and implement performance-enhancing systems, including a capacity control tower for key activities.
- **Industrial Planning**
Support logistics flow and layout validation during the RFQ phase to ensure robust and cost-effective planning.
- **Innovation & Cost Optimization**
Promote and deploy smart logistics technologies (e.g., RFID, AGVs, e-trucks) and lead initiatives to reduce costs in transport, inventory, warehousing, and packaging.

**Your Profile**
- **Experience**
10-15 years of progressive experience in **supply chain management**, ideally within the **automotive** or **industrial manufacturing** sector. You have at least 5 years in a senior leadership role and strong experience on **production sites**.
- **Leadership & People Management**
Demonstrated ability to lead large operational teams and foster team engagement, development, and accountability.
- **Customer Orientation**
Familiar with the expectations and standards of major OEMs. You understand what it takes to meet demanding delivery, flexibility, and quality requirements.
- **Communication & Collaboration**
Excellent communication skills. You are able to align cross-functional teams, build trust with stakeholders, and drive results through influence.
- **Languages**
Fluency in **English and German** (spoken and written) is mandatory.
- **Mobility**
You are open and willing to **travel regularly** to our different plant locations.
- **Mindset**
You are **resilient, pragmatic, hands-on**, and results driven. You lead by example and thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- #LI-OPMOBILITY**Date**:11 Jul 2025

**Location**:Munich, DE

**Job Requisition ID**:383924