Operational Supplier Manager - Cables (m/f/d)

Operational Supplier Manager - Cables (m/f/d)

Material Planning & MRP Execution: Translate supply plans into material requirements using MRP (e.g., "Oracle") and planning tools. Maintain and continuously improve planning parameters (e.g., lead times, safety stock, MOQ, lot sizes, reorder points). Manage call-offs, releases, and replenishment signals to suppliers and contract manufacturers within agreed planning horizons. Validate system outputs and correct exceptions caused by master data issues, forecast anomalies, or BOM/route changes.

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Coordination (External Execution): Align with contract manufacturers or suppliers on build schedules, material readiness, inbound windows, and inventory positions (supplier/CM-managed). Coordinate with suppliers to confirm capacity, lead times, allocation constraints, and delivery commitments. Drive adherence to orders/plans and elevate deviations through defined escalation paths. Support sourcing strategies by providing data on supply reliability, constraints, etc.

Exception Management, Shortage Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify material risks (e.g., shortages, long lead-time exposures, logistics disruption). Lead cross‑functional recovery actions (substitution, expedite, reschedule, partial shipments). Run scenario checks (“what‑if”) to quantify impact on service levels, production, and inventory. Maintain a risk dashboard for critical materials and define mitigation plans.

Inventory Health, E&O / Obsolescence Control: Monitor inventory levels across internal and external locations (consignment, CM sites). Prevent excess and obsolescence through parameter tuning, controlled phase‑in/phase‑out management, and coordinated disposition actions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Planning Governance: Participate in regular planning cadences (e.g., supply review, shortage meetings, S&OE coordination). Provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders on constraints, risks, and mitigation options.

Data Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Maintain high‑quality master data (e.g., material master, lead times, vendor data, MRP types, safety stock, BOM accuracy) in collaboration with Master Data/Engineering. Report (Excel/Power BI) and track KPIs and highlight root causes of recurring issues. Contribute to sustainability objectives by reducing waste, avoiding unnecessary premium freight, and optimizing material usage.

Qualifikation

Qualification requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field. Experience in material planning, supply planning, procurement coordination, or inventory management — ideally within outsourced/external manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP (SAP, "Oracle", or similar) and planning fundamentals. Demonstrated experience managing suppliers/CMs in a global environment (multi‑time‑zone, multi‑location). Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a structured, data‑driven approach. Familiarity with planning and supply chain concepts: lead times, MOQs, safety stock, forecast consumption, service/inventory trade‑offs. Exposure to NPI/change control processes and lifecycle planning (phase‑in/phase‑out). Experience with Power BI (or similar), advanced Excel, and data visualization/reporting.

Skills required: Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Intermediate; Communication – Advanced; Contract Management – Basic; Cost Control and Analysis – Basic; Demand Management – Intermediate; Exception leadership – Intermediate; Inventory Management – Advanced; Material Planning – Advanced; Procurement – Expert; Risk Management – Intermediate; Stakeholder Management – Intermediate; Supply and Inventory Management – Advanced.