Semiconductor Management Expert

KION Business Services Polska; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours

Private medical care (LuxMed)

MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform

Dzień na U – 4 hours off for health

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional trainings

Language course subsidy

No dress code

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska is seeking a Semiconductor Management Expert to monitor semiconductor supply continuity across the KION Group. The role involves owning management tools, driving market intelligence, and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Applicants should have a degree in Economics/Business Administration/Engineering or related fields, plus experience in risk management and the semiconductor/supply chain domain; fluency in English is required,

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with intelligence gathering and analysis processes and ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies.
• Experience in supplier/supply chain risk management, strategic purchasing or in the supply chain of electronic/electrical components.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, automotive industry, or at a supplier of electronic components is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in PowerPoint, PowerBI as a plus.
• Very strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset.
• Experience in project management, digitalization, and technology implementation is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Fluent English; German and Mandarin are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess semiconductor availability and supply risks across KION Group
• Own and develop KION’s semiconductor management tools, dashboards, and reporting
• Drive market intelligence, early warning activities, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and resilience
• Coordinate R&D and lifecycle management activities related to semiconductor components
• Manage supplier onboarding into KION’s preventive semiconductor management framework
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for semiconductor market developments and trends
• Deliver decision-ready insights and reports for Procurement and senior management
• Develop strategic partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem
• Support sourcing activities and help resolve critical supply bottlenecks

Skills

Intelligence gathering

Risk management

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Stakeholder management

Semiconductor industry

Fluent English

German

Mandarin

Education

Economics

Business Administration

Engineering

Materials Engineering

Related field

Tools

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Job description

KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group - a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy. For our Procurement organization, we are currently looking for a Semiconductor Management Expert who will act as the subject matter expert for semiconductor-related topics across KION Group as part of Critical Part Management Team. Through close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure supply continuity, monitor market developments, and support strategic decision-making. From geopolitics to operations, supplier risks are evolving fast. At KION, we keep the world moving by building resilient, responsible supply chains. As Semiconductor Management Expert, you will play a key role in monitoring the semiconductor market, ensuring critical component availability, and driving proactive actions together with suppliers and internal stakeholders across KION Group. Join us in building a resilient semiconductor supply network that keeps our business moving!

We offer:

• Possibility to build Procurement structures in Kraków
• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours
• Private medical care in LuxMed Group
• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)
• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups ("Dzień na U")
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee referral program
• Professional trainings in your area of responsibility
• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses
• No dress code
• Possibility of growth inside of an organization

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Monitor and assess semiconductor availability and supply risks across KION Group
• Own and develop KION’s semiconductor management tools, dashboards, and reporting
• Drive market intelligence, early warning activities, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and resilience
• Coordinate R&D and lifecycle management activities related to semiconductor components
• Manage supplier onboarding into KION’s preventive semiconductor management framework
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for semiconductor market developments and trends
• Deliver decision-ready insights and reports for Procurement and senior management
• Develop strategic partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem
• Support sourcing activities and help resolve critical supply bottlenecks

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Completed apprenticeship or degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with intelligence gathering and analysis processes and ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies
• Experience in supplier/supply chain risk management, strategic purchasing or in the supply chain of electronic/electrical components
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, automotive industry, or at a supplier of electronic components is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in PowerPoint, PowerBI as a plus
• Very strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset
• Experience in project management, digitalization, and technology implementation is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Fluent English; German and Mandarin are a plus

If you have any questions - feel free to contact us at [e-mail]

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.