Supply Chain Manager

Megatron Sensors; Caivano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Megatron Sensors, a leading electrical components manufacturer, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, inventory, and logistics across our Naples-area operations. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance, and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Italian and English fluency, and a hands-on, collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills; fluent in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for timely, cost-effective sourcing.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships; negotiate contracts, terms, pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and reliability.
• Oversee inventory control and tracking systems; forecast needs.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics and international shipments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements across supply chain.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Organization

Flexibility

Initiative

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Excel

Pivot Tables

Word

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

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.

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.

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.

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

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.