Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Location

: Province of Naples, Italy

Company

: Leading manufacturer of electrical components for industrial applications

Mission

:

Oversee and manage the end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring efficient procurement and inventory management. This role is crucial to our operations, supporting our commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective raw materials and components sourcing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability.

1. Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships.
• Resolve any supply chain issues or disruptions promptly and effectively.
• Monitor MP cost increases and support any resulting commercial actions.
• Maintain the Supplier Register (including the criticality and performance values)
• Evaluate the performance of current suppliers and implement corrective actions.
• Renegotiate/define new supply contracts with suppliers, price lists, and minimum/maximum order amounts, and find alternatives where necessary (strategic purchases).
• Analyse Megatron's suppliers, and for each item, select at least three suppliers, defining the first and second choice among the three.
• Monitor the correctness of the Megatron code/Supplier code/Description correspondence.
• Ensure that each purchase order line is associated with the corresponding delivery date confirmed by the supplier.

1. Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory control procedures to maintain optimal stock levels and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.
• Implement inventory tracking systems to ensure the accuracy and availability of materials.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and analyse data to forecast future inventory needs.

1. Logistics:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products.
• Manage shipping and receiving processes, including international shipments and customs documentation.
• Optimise logistics operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

1. Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for procurement, inventory, and logistics activities.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive innovation within the supply chain.

Requirements

:

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Must-haves

o  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

o  Strong analytical skills.

o  Technical Skills

o  Experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

o  Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and logistics principles.

o  Languages:

o  Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)

o  (will be tested during the selection process).

o  Advanced Microsoft Office skills:

o  Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations)

o  (will be tested during the selection process).

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Nice-to-have:

o  Experience in the electronics or sensor manufacturing industry.

o  Knowledge of international shipping and customs regulations.

o  Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP).

o  Knowledge of other European languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, German).

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.

This role may NOT be for you if you:

·      Dislike working towards targets.

·      Prefer highly structured environments.

·      Prefer a slower pace.

·      Don’t embrace change.

How to Apply

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·      Cover letter written in English (500 words max)

·      CV written in English (2 pages max, in CAR format: Challenge/Action/Result)

·      Do not send your LinkedIn profile.