Operational Supplier Manager (m​/f​/d

Aufgabe

As a Supply Specialist in an «outsourced manufacturing» model, you are the «control tower» for material availability across a network of contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, and logistics partners. You ensure materials are available
** in the right quantity, at the right location, at the right time
** to support production and customer delivery--despite indirect control over execution and frequently changing constraints. This role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration internally (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP and S&OE leads, Operational Buying, Quality, Logistics) and disciplined supplier‑facing coordination externally (CMs, tier suppliers, freight providers). You will balance service, inventory, cost, and risk, and lead exception management when supply and demand do not match.

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.

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 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

Advantest Europe GmbH

Böblingen

As a Supply Specialist in an «outsourced manufacturing» model, you are the «control tower» for material availability across a network of contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, and logistics partners. You ensure materials are available
** in the right quantity, at the right location, at the right time
** to support production and customer delivery--despite indirect control over execution and frequently changing constraints. This role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration internally (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, S&OP and S&OE leads, Operational Buying, Quality, Logistics) and disciplined supplier‑facing coordination externally (CMs, tier suppliers, freight providers). You will balance service, inventory, cost, and risk, and lead exception management when supply and demand do not match.

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…