Supply Chain Manager
Company: Leading manufacturer of electrical components for industrial applications Role overview The Supply Chain Manager owns Megatron’s end-to-end supply chain operating model and performance, balancing material availability, inventory, purchasing cost and reliable customer delivery. This is a hands-on management role suited to a growing manufacturing business. The role leads the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist and two interchangeable Warehouse Specialists. It also owns strategic Procurement and supplier management, while operational purchasing and material planning are delegated to the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist. Production Planning retains ownership of internal and subcontracted production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Supply Chain Performance and decisions:
* Ensure continuity of material supply to production and visibility of supply risks; coordinate recovery decisions with Production Planning.
* Set inventory policies and targets, including stock rotation, safety stock, replenishment parameters and reduction of obsolete items (“ninnoli”).
* Balance cost, stock, supply risk and service levels; contribute to customer on-time delivery (OTD) through supply chain readiness rather than independently controlling the full customer delivery process.
* Resolve cross-functional conflicts and prioritise material shortages and exceptions within agreed company decision rights.
* Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
* Own supplier strategy, supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing and continuity-risk mitigation, focusing effort on critical and high-impact suppliers.
* Lead supplier selection and development with Quality, Engineering and Production as appropriate; maintain proportionate supplier performance reviews.
* Lead major negotiations and strategic price or contractual agreements within approved authority limits; escalation of commitments requiring further approval.
* Use purchasing data, supplier delivery performance and price deviations provided by the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to prioritise actions.
* Delegate routine purchase orders, supplier follow-up and day-to-day delivery issues to the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist.
* Team Leadership and Operating Model
* Lead, coach and develop the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist and two Warehouse Specialists, ensuring core warehouse activities are covered interchangeably.
* Define clear responsibilities, escalation routes, decision limits and practical coordination routines with Production Planning, Production and Quality.
* Govern SAP purchasing, planning and inventory processes, including RdA/OdA workflows, master-data ownership and transaction discipline.
* Ensure warehouse standards for receipt, traceability, stock accuracy, picking, packing, dispatch, safety and continuous improvement.
* Performance and Improvement
* Review a concise set of indicators covering shortages, supplier reliability, inventory rotation, obsolete stock, inbound freight, warehouse accuracy and material-related OTD risks.
* Lead practical Lean improvements and corrective actions; avoid unnecessary reporting or administrative complexity.
* Coordinate with Finance on purchasing expenditure,
stock valuation and write-off proposals; secure appropriate authorisations. Requirements
* Experience managing procurement, material planning and warehouse operations in manufacturing.
* Proven ability to lead a small team and combine strategic supplier work with hands-on operational management.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, prioritisation and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
* Working knowledge of ERP/SAP and practical inventory and MRP processes.
* Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)
* Advanced Microsoft Office
skills:
Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations) Other required skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Customer-centric; effectively relates to customers and prospects.
* Perseverance and tenacity; view a “no” as motivation to work harder.
* Flexible and able to optimally allocate time and resources.
* Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency.
* Action-oriented; takes initiative and does not wait for instructions.
* Team player; works effectively and collaboratively with colleagues.
* Highly organised; capable of achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
* Adaptable; thrives in a start-up environment and shapes undefined processes.
* Resilient under stress; eager to learn and improve daily.
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Works independently and as part of a team with open communication.
* Strong professional ethics. Why Join Us The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing company with a start-up spirit. We seek individuals willing to engage deeply, uphold professional ethics, and embrace a meritocratic work approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
* Supply Chain Performance and decisions:
* Ensure continuity of material supply to production and visibility of supply risks; coordinate recovery decisions with Production Planning.
* Set inventory policies and targets, including stock rotation, safety stock, replenishment parameters and reduction of obsolete items (“ninnoli”).
* Balance cost, stock, supply risk and service levels; contribute to customer on-time delivery (OTD) through supply chain readiness rather than independently controlling the full customer delivery process.
* Resolve cross-functional conflicts and prioritise material shortages and exceptions within agreed company decision rights.
* Strategic Procurement and Supplier Management
* Own supplier strategy, supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing and continuity-risk mitigation, focusing effort on critical and high-impact suppliers.
* Lead supplier selection and development with Quality, Engineering and Production as appropriate; maintain proportionate supplier performance reviews.
* Lead major negotiations and strategic price or contractual agreements within approved authority limits; escalation of commitments requiring further approval.
* Use purchasing data, supplier delivery performance and price deviations provided by the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to prioritise actions.
* Delegate routine purchase orders, supplier follow-up and day-to-day delivery issues to the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist.
* Team Leadership and Operating Model
* Lead, coach and develop the Purchasing & Logistics Specialist and two Warehouse Specialists, ensuring core warehouse activities are covered interchangeably.
* Define clear responsibilities, escalation routes, decision limits and practical coordination routines with Production Planning, Production and Quality.
* Govern SAP purchasing, planning and inventory processes, including RdA/OdA workflows, master-data ownership and transaction discipline.
* Ensure warehouse standards for receipt, traceability, stock accuracy, picking, packing, dispatch, safety and continuous improvement.
* Performance and Improvement
* Review a concise set of indicators covering shortages, supplier reliability, inventory rotation, obsolete stock, inbound freight, warehouse accuracy and material-related OTD risks.
* Lead practical Lean improvements and corrective actions; avoid unnecessary reporting or administrative complexity.
* Coordinate with Finance on purchasing expenditure,
stock valuation and write-off proposals; secure appropriate authorisations. Requirements
* Experience managing procurement, material planning and warehouse operations in manufacturing.
* Proven ability to lead a small team and combine strategic supplier work with hands-on operational management.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, prioritisation and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
* Working knowledge of ERP/SAP and practical inventory and MRP processes.
* Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)
* Advanced Microsoft Office
skills:
Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations) Other required skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Customer-centric; effectively relates to customers and prospects.
* Perseverance and tenacity; view a “no” as motivation to work harder.
* Flexible and able to optimally allocate time and resources.
* Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency.
* Action-oriented; takes initiative and does not wait for instructions.
* Team player; works effectively and collaboratively with colleagues.
* Highly organised; capable of achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
* Adaptable; thrives in a start-up environment and shapes undefined processes.
* Resilient under stress; eager to learn and improve daily.
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Works independently and as part of a team with open communication.
* Strong professional ethics. Why Join Us The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing company with a start-up spirit. We seek individuals willing to engage deeply, uphold professional ethics, and embrace a meritocratic work approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr