13.01.2021
For our important client based in Ticino, we are currently searching for the following candidate:
OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Role:
The company needs to hire a skilled Operations Manager to execute the operational buying and supply chain strategy for the worldwide group. This person should have in-depth knowledge of the freight and duties handling markets and suppliers, and have experience in negotiating contracts. A successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
The Operations Manager is responsible for the sourcing, manufacturing development, supply chain and its execution specifically related to our desktop solution printer products. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Manager to support our operations teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of components as well as finished goods.
Responsibilities & Profile - Responsible for procuring finished and unfinished goods, logistics (freight, duties), warehousing services, and respective supply chain for the overall group to support the operations;
- Responsible for ensuring a smooth supply chain over the group’s subsidiaries;
- Freight sourcing projects for different transport mode, custom brokers services;
- Operation support on order-to-invoice process and optimization of the same/ ERP integration and optimization;
- Spot desk / ad-hoc request transport management;
- Provide the organization with buying power, develop and challenge the strategies and look for opportunities to reduce costs, decrease risk and/or improve reliability;
- Prepare and present best procurement options for assigned procurement projects;
- Manage suppliers, contract manufacturers, negotiate & close contracts;
- Work and plan with ERP system (SAP Business One);
- Manage the Procure-to-Pay processes for our suppliers as well as rates disputes;
- Negotiate, evaluate and issue purchase orders;
- Process of data collection and analysis of spend data for finished goods;
- Developing solid understanding of cost drivers:
- Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships regarding catalogues, pricing and orders.
Requirements - You live and breath procurement! You have a drive to make sure that all assigned programs are fully under control and growth. You have a vision and you are not afraid to execute on that;
- Engineering degree along with evidence of exceptional ability;
- Supply Chain/Purchasing experience:
- Experience in Freight Handling procurement on international level;
- Excellent analytical and judgment skills, advanced Excel skills;
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing environment with high demand to flexibility;
- Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement;
- Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve;
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills;
- Fluency in English is a must, German in addition would be ideal.
If your experience matches the described requirements, you may apply to Mr. Alberto Largader (largader@lwphr.ch), who is in charge for the selection. Profiles that do not match what we are looking for will not receive a reply.
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