Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Flex, the diversified manufacturing partner, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Stuttgart, Germany to support teams designing and building great products. In this role you will develop global supply chain strategies, drive cost-optimizing procurement initiatives, and lead sourcing for key components in electrification projects for automotive OEMs and Tier-1s.

English proficiency required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain or Materials Management.
• Strong planning and inventory management skills.
• Excellent English; German language skills would be a plus.
• Ability to communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement global supply chain strategies based on customer requirements to establish flexible, robust, competitive and resilient supply chains.
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives to optimize cost and generate value.
• Lead the interface between design teams and suppliers for electrification products for Automotive OEMs and Tier-1s.
• Lead the sourcing process for key components related to design projects to increase performance and market competitiveness.
• Be the first contact point for customers related to material topics including demand planning, MRP load, inventory turnover and pricing.
• Work with Business Development to win new opportunities and offer best-in-class supply chain solutions.
• Support New Product Introduction and New Product Launches with Program- and Account Management.
• Interface with Flex internal organizations: BD, manufacturing site, program management, commodity management and supplier quality.

Kenntnisse

Supply Chain Management

Planning & Inventory Management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

English proficiency

German language (nice to have)

Ausbildung

Industrial Engineering

Business Management

Electronics

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Job Summary: To support our extraordinary teams who design and build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supply Chain Manager located in Stuttgart, Germany.

Typical Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global supply chain strategies based on customer requirements to establish flexible, robust, competitive and resilient supply chains that meet our expectations related to inventory turnover, annual productivity and margin.
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives to optimize cost and generate value.
• Be the lead interface between our design team and suppliers to identify leading technology and competitive advantages for new Electrification products for leading Automotive OEM’s and Tier-1’s.
• Lead the sourcing process for key components related to our design projects that increase our product’s performance and market competitiveness.
• Be the first contact point for our customers related to all material topics: demand planning, MRP load, inventory turnover, material pricing, VA/VE, multi sourcing and risk mitigation as well as liability coverage and other contractual topics.
• Work closely with Business Development to win new business opportunities (quotes) and to offer competitive best-in-class supply chain solutions to our customers.
• Support New Product Introduction and New Product Launches and participate in customer meetings together with Program- and Account Management.
• Interface with Flex internal organizations: business development, manufacturing site, program management, commodity management and supplier quality.
• Frequent national and international travel up to ~ 25%.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management
• Completed education in Industrial Engineering, Business Management or in Electronics
• Basic Technical understanding of Automotive Electronics is an advantage
• Experience in Automotive business environment (OEM, Tier-1)
• Experience in Planning and Inventory Management
• Good understanding of Financial Basics (Margin, P&L, OP)
• Enthusiasm to work & communicate with customers, suppliers, designers and internal teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English language skills written and spoken form. German language skills would be a plus.

What You’ll Receive

You’ll join a high-impact team, leading global performance. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and a collaborative environment where your initiative and insights will shape the future of our operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.