Operational Supplier Manager; m​/f​/d

Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology. 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.

Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as Operational Supplier Manager (m/f/d)

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 requi