Manager – Supply Chain Operations and Digitalization

Company Description:

IZIWELT GmbH is a start up founded by industry veterans to serve small and medium enterprises (SME) sector of German economy, where we strive to bring cost-effective digital solutions and services from Indian Silicon Valley to those organizations who want to accelerate their technology-enabled business transformation, but are deprived of the benefits of globalization. In addition we engage in international trade and eCommerce to address the needs of reliability in supply chain, where efficient operations is of utmost importance.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Business development: Drive strategic business growth by identifying opportunities in supply chain services and digitalization projects; build long-term relationships with SME business partners across Germany, Middle East and India.
  • Customer and Supplier Negotiation: Lead negotiations with domestic and international customers and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and long-term collaboration. Develop sourcing strategies to support the company’s commercial objectives.
  • Service delivery: Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of digital solutions and supply chain services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical and operational) in Germany and India to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Operations and Logistics: Oversee day-to-day operations including international logistics, inventory management, and eCommerce order fulfilment. Continuously improve processes for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • P&L responsibility: Take ownership of budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation for supply chain and digital services. Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular financial and operational reports to company leadership.

Qualification and Experience:

  • Masters degree in global supply chain management, preferably with an engineering background
  • Have done projects in digitalization, IT solutions and eCommerce
  • You are a technology savvy person with proven credentials and have an analytical mindset
  • Have 10+ years of experience in operations management, not only as an individual contributor but also as a team leader. Work experience in middle east market is desirable.
  • You have strong commercial acumen and proven experience with managing finances
  • You are multilingual and speak fluent English. Hindi fluency is highly desirable due to the nature of our India based sourcing. Knowledge of German at A2 level or higher is expected, with willingness to learn further. Arabic know-how to serve middle eastern partners would be a plus.

Location and Work Permit:

  • This position is based in Germany. Candidate should be located in commuting distance from Munich and must have eligibility to work in Germany. Work would primarily be done remotely, but with a possibility to meet and visit business partners on a short notice.

If the above challenges of working and growing with a start-up excites you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your relevant credentials and compelling storyline.

Submit your application at: kontakt@iziwelt.de

 

IZIWELT HR Team