Supply Network Designer (m/f/d)

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IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

Supply Network Designer (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Build and maintain SC network models (digital twin) in optimization tools
• Develop and simulate network design scenarios (e.g., volume scaling, footprint changes)
• Translate business strategy and constraints into model parameters and assumptions
• Align key assumptions (demand, cost, capacity, service levels) with Category, Supplier Mgmt., and Operations
• Quantify cost, service, and risk trade-offs across scenarios
• Model capacity ramp‑up options (space, equipment, workforce)
• Recommend decoupling points and inventory positioning strategies
• Assess network risks and simulate mitigation scenarios (e.g., dual sourcing, buffers)
• Derive KPI impacts and provide transparency for decision‑making
• Prepare executive‑ready materials and decision proposals
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment to ensure a consistent fact base
• Define data requirements and structure for integration with SC systems (e.g., Kinaxis, ERP)
• Continuously recalibrate models based on new data, assumptions, and business changes

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• ~7+ years of experience in supply chain network design, ideally with external manufacturing exposure
• Strong analytical and scenario modeling capabilities, including risk and trade‑off assessment
• Experience with supply chain network design / scenario modeling tools (e.g., Optilogic Cosmic Frog, 4flow VIA, or similar)
• Ability to translate business requirements into model assumptions and data structures
• Experience in scenario‑based analysis and supporting senior‑level decision‑making
• Strategic thinking with a structured, data‑driven approach to complex network challenges
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder alignment skills across functions and partners

Our offer

• Flexible and trust‑based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part‑time models and programs for extended periods of absence
• Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
• Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
• Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
• Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations