Global Supply Chain Manager (f/m/d) Polymer Solutions

Company Description
Find more than just a job – find your peace of mind! All around the globe customers rely on our safe connecting solutions. But we are also a reliable partner for our employees. About 2,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries play their part in ensuring that our products are the trusted solution for mission-critical applications. Whether it’s engines, airbags, or heart pumps – every day we develop connecting solutions for a wide variety of industries and thus take important steps towards a better future. Would you like to be a part of it?
Our Polymer Center of Competence, located at Lindholmen in Gothenburg Sweden, is a newly founded branch of the Oetiker Group with the global responsibility to develop polymer connecting solutions and systems mainly for thermal management applications in electric vehicles. We benefit from the global footprint and expertise of the Oetiker Group while maintaining an innovative start-up feeling. We create high-quality solutions to ensure the future of clean and secure e-mobility.


Job Description
We are expanding our team in Gothenburg and are looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager. You will be responsible for leading and managing our global supply chain strategy and operations for all our new polymer products. This includes building and managing the supplier base, supporting demand and supply planning, coordinating the global roll-out of new production processes and ensuring smooth and efficient customer order fulfillment.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global supply chain strategy for polymer products that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives
Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and build and manage a network of capable suppliers and production partners
Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process and review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers
Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers and manage relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and products
Act as interface between process development and production teams and plan & coordinate the roll-out of new production processes in different Oetiker production locations
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement and implement process changes if needed
Partner with KAM, Program Management and Production to plan sales projections and production capacity needs (Sales & Operations Planning)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement global logistics and distribution processes for polymer products to ensure smooth customer order fulfillment
Create procedures for inventory management and maintain inventory controls for all materials
Act as an advisor to Engineering, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials
Work closely alongside Program Management and other key stakeholders to ensure milestone fulfillment in customer programs



Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
5+ years working experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in automotive
Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
Experience with inventory management and control
Strong project management skills
Fluent in English and Swedish, any other language is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills – Able to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders across different cultures and business functions



Additional Information
A position at the Polymer Center of Competence offers exciting global challenges and various development opportunities. The unique company culture adopted from the Oetiker Group is built on a strong sense of trust where employees are encouraged to contribute from day one. We are therefore looking for colleagues who share our customer-focused mindset of delivering quality and value in everything we do.
We strongly encourage equal rights and gender equality. At Oetiker, everyone has the same possibilities to grow and develop with us.