Supply Chain Manager

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

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

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Technical Skills
• Experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and logistics principles.
• Languages:
• Fluency in Italian and English (mandatory level B2 or above)
• (will be tested during the selection process).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills:
• Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word (revisions, cross-references), PowerPoint (timed presentations)
• (will be tested during the selection process).

Nice-to-have

• Experience in the electronics or sensor manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of international shipping and customs regulations.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP).
• 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.