ZEISS Group

Operations Controller – Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations Central Functions (f/m/x)

Aalen Full time

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. 

Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your Role

  • Manage international operations controlling processes for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations Central Functions, ensuring alignment with group financial guidelines and policies

  • Coordinate and support planning, budgeting and forecasting processes across the assigned areas, ensuring transparency and alignment

  • Regularly monitor and analyze financial and operational KPIs such as cost, inventory and supplier spend, including variance and driver analysis, to provide actionable insights

  • Prepare clear and concise reports and decision making materials for management and key stakeholders

  • Collaborate closely with SCM, Procurement, Operations Central Function owners and Logistics teams to provide financial insights, support strategic initiatives and align financial and operational objectives

  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of controlling concepts, reporting and analysis processes, increasing efficiency, transparency and effectiveness across the organization

Your Profile

  • Relevant academic degree e.g. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; a Master's degree or additional certifications are a plus

  • Several years of professional experience in operations controlling, supply chain or procurement related finance, ideally in an international industrial environment

  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into decision relevant insights

  • Strong SAP knowledge is mandatory, with hands on experience in controlling, reporting and data analysis

  • Structured, proactive working style with confidence in collaborating across SCM, Procurement, Logistics and central functions

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at different seniority levels

  • Fluent English skills, both written and verbal; German language skills are an advantage

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Hannah Beutler