Quantum-Systems GmbH

Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

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About the role

As a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for managing the entire value chain—from demand planning and procurement to supply chain coordination and global logistics. With your strategic mindset and strong organizational skills, you will ensure our supply chain operates efficiently, even in a highly dynamic market environment.

What is your Day to Day Mission:
Analyze inventory levels, forecasts, and demand, and derive appropriate actions.

Plan, manage, and continuously optimize the flow of goods and information across the entire supply chain.

Plan and oversee purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement of materials and components.

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare meaningful reports and analyses.

Identify supply chain risks, such as supplier shortages, geopolitical developments, or transportation disruptions, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Implement digital tools and process improvements to continuously optimize our supply chain.

What you bring to the team:

A completed degree or vocational qualification in a technical or business-related field, such as Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.

At least three years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Materials Management.

Experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.

Strong negotiation skills and confidence in working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Technical understanding, ideally in the field of maritime and robotic systems.

Knowledge of contract management, particularly regarding work contracts, is an advantage.

Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.

Strong technical interest combined with a structured, independent, and proactive way of working.

Excellent communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.

High level of self-motivation and initiative.

Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken).

Why Quantum-Systems:
We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

Our benefits:
Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.

Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.

Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.

Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

About us:
Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations.
At Quantum Systems, you’ll work alongside experts across disciplines, take ownership from day one and help turn ambitious ideas into technology with real-world impact. We move fast, think beyond boundaries and give our teams the space to shape what comes next.
The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not.

Our commitment:
We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.
At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Quantum-Systems GmbH?
  3. Which of Operations, Supply and Chain have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Supply and Chain.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Supply and Chain, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Quantum-Systems GmbH needs from this hire.

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