Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) , you will be a key part of our Global Supply Chain, supporting the local manufacturing of advanced drone systems in Romania. Together with our World-Class Team, you will play an empowering role in delivering systems for one of Romania's most significant defense procurement programs, with drone assembly taking place entirely in Romania under the European SAFE initiative. The Romanian production site will not only support local defense programs but will also contribute to fulfilling customer orders across Europe and support the delivery of mission-critical systems for Ukraine, reinforcing Quantum Systems' commitment to strengthening European security and defense capabilities. https://startupcafe.ro/romania-achizitie-drone-startup-german-quantum-systems-safe-98623 You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering teams to establish and manage an efficient supply chain operation supporting the rapid growth of Quantum Systems in Romania. As part of the Global Supply Chain organization , you will ensure alignment between local manufacturing requirements and global supply chain strategies, processes, and supplier networks. Your mission will be to secure material availability, optimize inventory, and build resilient supply chain operations that support the on-time delivery of mission-critical systems across Europe and Ukraine. What is your Day to Day Mission: Act as the primary Supply Chain representative for the Romanian production site and serve as the interface to the Global Supply Chain organization. Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics. Ensure timely availability of materials and components required to support production targets and customer commitments. Develop and implement local supply chain processes in alignment with global standards and best practices. Collaborate with Procurement teams to manage supplier performance, delivery reliability, and supply continuity. Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance material availability with working capital efficiency. Work closely with Manufacturing and Production Planning teams to align supply plans with production schedules and customer demand. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier constraints, logistics disruptions, and material shortages. Develop and maintain supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports for local and global stakeholders. Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities to ensure efficient material flow. Support ERP, MRP, and planning system implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive process optimization, cost reduction, and operational excellence programs across the local supply chain. Collaborate with international Supply Chain teams to support production scale-up and future site expansion activities.