Manager SCM Innovation (m/w/d)

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 8644 

 

 

As Manager SCM Innovation (m/w/d), you are responsible for driving the implementation of innovative strategies and solutions to support the growth and expansion of our local sites. This role will focus on logistics automation, digitalization, and robotics, in alignment with key stakeholders. Your tasks and responsibilities are:

 

  • Lead and drive logistics innovation projects in automation, digitalization, and robotics to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and engineering to ensure successful project execution
  • Manage project status and timelines, reporting project progress to senior management. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the SCM Network, to ensure alignment with global and local strategies.
  • Usage of applicable tools & methods like process mapping, modeling and optimization
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in SCM and logistics and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement requirements

 

What you have to offer:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, information management, supply chain management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or manufacturing
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions in logistics, including complex digitalization landscapes. Brownfield expansion and Greenfield experience are a plus.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams and managing budgets and timelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues, with deep understanding of project management tools and software
  • Hands-on mentality with ownership of tasks, seeing them through to completion
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred
  • Fluent German and English skills (both written and spoken)

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

 

Job ID 8644 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your Recruiter.

 

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