Fulfilment Manager

Asten April 21, 2026 Full Time

Fulfilment Manager

The Fulfilment Manager is responsible for the group-wide management and optimization of production planning, procurement planning, and production methodology.

The role safeguards on-time delivery to customers and structurally optimizes working capital (inventory and WIP), production cost efficiency, capacity utilization, and overall supply chain stability.

The Fulfilment Manager determines what is produced, when it is produced, and according to which production methodology (including sub-assemblies and make-or-buy decisions). Operational execution is the responsibility of the Site Manager(s).

Your role includes following responsibilities:

1. Group-wide Production Planning

Develop and monitor the integrated production plan
Prioritize based on contracts, margins, and strategy
Balance capacity, lead times, and cost efficiency
Escalate capacity conflicts

2. Working Capital Optimization

Reduce inventory levels without increasing delivery risk
Control Work in Progress (WIP)
Optimize production sequencing to improve cash flow
Reduce capital tied up in the supply chain

3. Production Cost Efficiency

Optimize economies of scale
Decide on centralization vs. decentralization
Drive standardization and modularization
Optimize make-or-buy decisions

4. Procurement Planning

Align procurement planning with production planning
Determine strategic inventory levels
Manage supply chain risks

5. Internal Customer Representative

Translate commercial agreements into operational planning
Realistically manage delivery timelines
Act as escalation point for conflicting priorities

Key Result Areas

High delivery reliability
Optimized working capital
Reduced production and supply chain costs
Transparent and realistic planning
Standardized production methodology

Position Within the Organization

Reports to: CEO

Collaborates with:

Site Manager(s) – operational execution
Sales – forecast, roadmap, and order intake
Finance & Administration – cash flow, margins, working capital
Customer Success – delivery timing and customer expectations
Procurement

The Fulfilment Manager is a matrix role without hierarchical responsibility over site employees.