Supply Chain Manager - (m/f/d)

Flex; Althofen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Althofen, Carinthia, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) to define and execute regional supply chain and sourcing strategies, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness and operational excellence across key programs.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager, you will lead readiness for Embedded Power in Althofen, drive regional sourcing with localization and supplier development in EMEA, collaborate with global teams, monitor KPIs, mitigate supply risks and push process

Qualifications

• Degree or training in a related field and some supply chain experience in international settings.
• Experience with lean/six sigma methodologies and continuous improvement culture.
• Knowledge in finance, materials and operations with affinity for AI.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regional sourcing strategies with focus on localization and supplier development in EMEA.
• Lead readiness for Embedded Power in Althofen and ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with global teams to align regions and product lines.
• Monitor KPIs (availability, inventory, cost, delivery) and mitigate supply risks.
• Drive standardization and process improvements using AI.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain analytics

AI awareness

Education

Relevant degree or training

Tools

ERP systems

AI tooling awareness

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Supply Chain Manager - (m/f/d) located in Althofen, Carinthia.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager the Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) will be in charge of defining and executing regional supply chain and sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence across key programs (both new and existing products).

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for overall supply chain readiness for the Embedded Power Business in Althofen with special focus on NPI projects;
• Define and execute regional sourcing strategies with focus on localization and supply base development in EMEA;
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment across regions and product lines;
• Monitor and act on supply chain KPIs (availability, inventory, cost, delivery);
• Act as escalation point for critical supply risks, ensuring rapid mitigation and business continuity;
• Optimization and standardization of processes with AI.

The experience we're looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a completed degree or training within a related field and already some relevant Supply Chain experience in an international & complex Matrix Organization;
• Experience of conducting lean and six sigma trainings to accelerate the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Yokoten) culture;
• Knowledge of Management skills and technical experience in Finance, Materials and Operations activities with affinity for AI;
• Ability to manage complexity across regions, functions, and stakeholders;
• Excellent communication skills in English to successfully influence external and internal stakeholders, including customers and executives;
• Readiness to travel ~ 10-15%.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• A competitive basic salary for employment group G according to the Electrical and Electronics Industry Collective agreement;
• An exciting global organization with electrifying projects for many well-known brands across various industries with flat hierarchies, open door policy, flexibility & freedom within scope;
• An interesting, challenging position in an experienced and close-knit global team with diverse backgrounds and cultures and substantive support in the process of adaptation;
• A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow, develop and shape the future.

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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