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). �
� 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:
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� 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. �
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