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Location All Employment Type All   Clear × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Product Line Supply Chain Manager Location:  Haag, St. Gallen, CH Employment Type:  Permanent BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.      YOUR CHALLENGES The primary responsibility of the Product Line Supply Chain Manager is to oversee and optimize the supply chain operations related to his/her product lines within the organization. Development of appropriate supply chain strategies in alignment with Strategic Sourcing and Operations functions to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. Lead of the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business (Sales and Sales Operations), Business Units (Product Management and Engineering, etc.) and Operations (Global Customer Order Management, Strategic Sourcing, Production, Quality, etc.)  Directs and coordinates the Product Line Supply Chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction. Operational discipline to implement supply initiatives end-to-end, execute COGS projects diligently, get things done, and be agile to address supply issues when they arise Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities (MtP, MtO, MtS) related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the required levels of product demand. Attracting top talent / developing talent: Recruit, train, develop and motivate team members, driving proactive succession planning whilst feeding the global pipeline with internationally mobile talent. Collaborates with Strategic Sourcing department to determine best practice for supplier utilization and realization of economies of scale effects. Responsible to monitor and routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.   YOUR COMPETENCIES University degree in Engineering, International Management and/or Economics Track record as leader and/or manager of global teams Technical education and advanced education in procurement and supply chain management  Several years of experience in developing industrial operations as well as tactical and strategic project purchasing Project and strong cross functional management skills with stakeholder management focus Can- do attitude and very good communication skills in German and English Results and customer orientated team player  Collaboration with internal departments including leading global projects and meetings Active participation in the improvement of procurement processes and management of cross-divisional projects Willingness to travel (20%)     Interested? Then we look forward receiving your online application.   You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.   www.vatvalve.com Apply now » Find similar jobs: Open Positions, Alle Offenen Stellen Cookie Consent Manager Imprint Privacy Policy Talent Form Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Applications and resumes submitted by anyone will be considered unsolicited and will not create any contractual obligation on our part. All third party terms and conditions are explicitly waived. We reserve the right to directly contact candidates whose profiles match our requirements without any fee due to any recruitment agency. 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