As a supply chain director, you are responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring the entire supply chain of a company. This profession involves analyzing market and customer needs, optimizing logistics processes and coordinating between different departments to ensure a smooth flow of goods and information. The goal is to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
In Germany, the average annual salary of a supply chain director is about €130,658 (the salary range is typically between €106,408 and €168,000), which corresponds to a monthly salary of about €10,888. Regional differences are also to be noted: in Cologne the salary is 10.5% above the national average, while in the Rhine-Ruhr area it is 3.5% below.
In order to work as a supply chain director, you usually need a university degree in business administration, logistics or a related field. Many employers also prefer professional experience in the logistics or production industry as well as additional qualifications in project management or supply chain management.
As a supply chain director, you have a wide range of career opportunities. You can develop within the company and rise to higher management positions or specialize in specialized areas such as logistics optimization or international procurement. In addition, the demand for specialists in supply chain management is high in many industries, which offers additional career opportunities.
