Senior Manager Supply Chain Management (all gender)
Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1800 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites, launchers, and semiconductor industry; we’re helping to improve life on earth.
Your Mission:
Leads the local Supply Chain team of the business unit, including Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics.
Responsible for the execution of the following activities: Procurement of all materials, parts, and services directly required for production.
Procurement of all indirect materials and services and CAPEX equipment.
Management of the Warehouse and Logistics activities.
Securing on-time material availability for production.
Leads the Supply Chain Organization of the plant/production unit through efficiency in: Materials & inventory management.
Procurement management and on-time material deliveries.
Production material readiness according to the production plan.
Savings & productivity improvement initiatives.
Participates in “design to cost” initiatives to ensure product material budget compliance and takes the lead in execution and implementation of related procurement strategy.
Maintains close cooperation with critical and/or Key Suppliers and maintains the supplier portfolio.
Ensures shop floor management and establishes lean management methods within the scope of work.
Cooperates with quality assurance ensuring necessary actions are taken towards the suppliers.
Supports the Industrial Engineering team/Program Managers/Sales in quotations, procurement initiatives, and with inputs on production planning milestones.
Takes managerial responsibility towards the direct reports, performing HR processes such as competence planning, recruitment, performance management, and development.
Leads according to the Beyond Gravity Values, Code of Conduct, and ESG standards, and drives the people & leadership development.
Supplier Portfolio, Risk- and savings strategy fulfillment.
Procurement Plans for Products/Projects.
On-time readiness of materials to support production milestones.
Supply Chain KPIs.
Your Story:
Master or Bachelor degree in technical studies and/or economy, preferably in production-related diploma.
Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material, and Inventory Management.
Management & Leadership track record in an industry environment.
Deep knowledge in SAP ERP system and smart use of MS-Office applications.
Skilled in reporting based on KPIs to management level.
Proficiency in German & English.
Nice to have’s:
Industrial knowledge.
Solution-driven, willing to make a difference, strong entrepreneurial thinking, and customer-oriented.
Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
Cooperative leader with hands-on mentality.
Outstanding communication and teamwork ability.
Why Beyond Gravity
Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space.
We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously.
Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and many more).
Flexible and mobile working with at least 5 weeks of vacation and the possibility to buy additional vacation.
Are you ready for lift-off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 31/12/2025. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Stefan Hofmann | +41 797396271 | stefan.hofmann@beyondgravity.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | stefan.hunger@beyondgravity.com
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
Location: Emmen, LU, CH
Job Experience Level: Leaders
Job Category/Job Family: Logistics / Warehouse
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