Senior Supply Chain Engineer

About the role

The Senior Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability of raw materials and components to meet customer demand. This role drives inventory optimization, supplier performance, and effective communication across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inventory levels for raw materials and component families, aligning with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Measure Supplier Service Rate (SSR) and develop action plans to improve supplier performance.
• Prepare weekly forecasts for suppliers and ensure timely material arrivals against firm orders.
• Communicate precise, reliable information to suppliers, adapting frequency and method to the situation.
• Identify and resolve blocking points, supporting logistics and purchasing meetings.
• Implement supply‑chain tools such as Pull flow, Kanban, EDI, and Milk run.
• Collaborate with external flow analysts on inbound transportation planning.
• Support inventory counting, maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate with ERP and inventory control analysts.
• Alert sales and management during crises, define priorities, and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain regular supplier contacts, establish logistics protocols, and ensure backup coverage during holidays.

Required profile

• Proven experience in inventory management and supply‑chain planning.
• Strong analytical skills to track MPS achievement and supplier performance.
• Ability to develop and lead inventory‑reduction initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for daily interaction with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional actions with logistics, purchasing, and production.

Required skills

• Kanban
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Master Production Schedule (MPS) planning
• Inventory management
• Supply chain forecasting
• Logistics coordination