Supply Chain Manager

Objective of the role: Own and drive end-to-end supply chain performance for Gate Drivers and manufacturing partners, ensuring delivery reliability, cost discipline, and scalable planning processes. The role acts as the primary interface between Sales, Operations, EMS partners, and internal stakeholders, with clear accountability for S&OP readiness, inventory health, and capacity alignment.

Main Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop a local supply chain team (planning, inventory, execution, NPI).

Set clear objectives, decision rights, and escalation paths.

Foster a data-driven, accountable planning culture.

1. Analytical Ownership

Perform structured supply chain analysis (forecast accuracy, inventory drivers, bottlenecks).

Apply segmentation (e.g. volume, variability, lead time, margin) to tailor planning strategies.

Define and maintain order policies (MOQ, lot sizes, reorder points, pull vs. push).

1. S&OP Preparation & Execution

Own supply chain inputs into the monthly S&OP cycle.

Translate demand signals into executable supply, inventory, and capacity plans.

Identify gaps, risks, and trade-offs; prepare clear scenarios and recommendations for leadership.

1. Supply Planning & EMS Forecasting

Convert sales and demand forecasts into constrained supply plans in Kinaxis.

Manage EMS forecasts, commit windows, and upside/downside scenarios.

Ensure alignment between internal demand plans and EMS execution capabilities.

1. Inventory Management

Define and maintain Finished Goods safety stocks aligned with service targets and demand variability.

Define and manage component safety stocks, considering lead times, risk exposure, and decoupling points.

Balance service level, cash, and obsolescence risk.

1. Capacity Management

Monitor and manage capacity across critical processes and test platforms.

Identify short-, mid-, and long-term capacity risks and mitigation actions.

Drive alignment between demand outlook and capacity investments.

1. Escalation Management

Own supply chain escalations end-to-end.

Clearly articulate root cause, options, and impact (delivery, cost, customer).

Drive fast, fact-based resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.

1. Supply Chain Cost Monitoring

Track and explain key supply chain cost drivers (inventory, expedite, premium freight, write-offs).

Identify cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities without compromising service.

Support business cases for structural improvements.

1. Continuous Improvement & Systems Excellence

Drive continuous improvement and standardization of supply chain processes to eliminate manual workarounds and improve scalability.

Define, prioritize, and implement system enhancements (e.g., Kinaxis, ERP, reporting tools) in partnership with IT and global stakeholders.

Increase automation, data integrity, and KPI governance to enable predictive planning and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

8–12+ years of supply chain experience in electronics, semiconductor, or EMS (PCB assembly) environments. Experience working in a fabless company with very tight link and monitoring of the supplier is an advantage.

Proven ownership of S&OP, supply planning, and inventory management at scale.

Strong analytical and scenario-based decision-making skills.

Experience managing teams and influencing without direct authority.

Comfortable operating in a high-mix, volatile demand environment.

ERP / planning tool experience (e.g. Oracle, Kinaxis or similar).

Soft skills

Strong team-working mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.

Clear, structured communication skills; able to engage effectively at operational and executive levels.

Solid managerial skills, including coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.

Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required (<10 %); flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.