Head of Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

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About this opportunity
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) delivers a portfolio of high-performance antennas and line devices that enable the world's communications infrastructure. To secure and scale our global supply capability, we are hiring a Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for EAS. You will lead several specialized teams through their managers and collaborate closely with cross-functional and international stakeholders. This is a global role based in Rosenheim, Germany, reporting to the Head of Operations.
What you will do

• Own global product availability by driving a robust S&OP and integrated operational planning process that meets customer expectations.
• Lead order management, production and material planning to deliver target service levels while optimizing inventory and working capital.
• Ensure required supply capacity across suppliers, internal factories, logistics partners and warehouses, and develop contingency plans for supply continuity.
• Define and implement the optimal trade-off between lead time, cost and service across a complex international supply network.
• Track supply chain KPIs, perform root-cause analysis and launch continuous improvement initiatives to raise efficiency and reliability.
• Champion digitalization and automation to improve processes, data flows and decision support across the supply chain.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing team through your managers, fostering clear communication, accountability and empowerment.
• Act as a trusted cross-functional partner with commercial, manufacturing, procurement and logistics stakeholders to align priorities and decisions.

What you bring

• Master's degree in industrial engineering, business administration (supply chain/logistics) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in operations and/or supply chain management with proven responsibility for end-to-end processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and driving organizational change.
• Strategic, analytical mindset with a hands-on delivery focus and the ability to connect tactical execution to business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience with ERP/SCM systems, S&OP processes and digital supply chain tools desirable; certifications such as Lean or Six Sigma are a plus.

What we offer

• A central leadership role with broad strategic impact in a global, technology-led organization.
• The opportunity to shape and modernize the end-to-end supply chain for a key product area.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with significant development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working arrangements.

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim
Req ID: 781228