Supply Chain Manager (MT member)

The supply chain within the high-tech industry is very challenging, especially with Neways' ambitious growth objectives. It is important to efficiently structure and maintain the supply chain, from collaboration with suppliers to the final delivery to our customers. Your mission will be to optimize the supply chain based on dynamic customer demand.

What will you do as a Supply Chain Manager?

As a Supply Chain Manager, you are part of the Management Team (MT) of Neways Expanding Technologies. You will be responsible for (re)designing the supply chain, focusing on existing and new customers. Based on your future vision of the supply chain, you will develop a multi-year plan with departmental objectives to develop the departments and achieve results. Taking Neways' strategy as a starting point, you will develop appropriate logistics concepts for the customer. In this role, you will directly lead the Purchasing Manager, the Logistics Manager, and the Supply Chain Engineer. Together with them and Neways Corporate Procurement and Logistics, you will ensure further development of the supply chain organization, both in terms of employees and practices. In total, you will have approximately 25 indirect reports, divided among operational and tactical buyers and planners. In this role, you will report directly to the Managing Director.

Your tasks also include:

• Further developing the departments in collaboration with the managers, where coaching and guidance play an important role;
• Responsible for the correct information and performance data regarding the logistics processes;
• In this role, you maintain close contact with colleagues from other Neways opererating companies and the Corporate organization, actively seeking collaborations;

• A completed bachelor's or master's degree in a business, logistics, or technical field;
• An inspiring leader who can create networks and collaborations to innovate and improve business performance;
• Experienced in setting up the supply chain and have gained some years of experience in a managerial role;
• Capable of developing teams;
• Strong in processes with a clear vision of the supply chain, focusing on continuous improvement;
• Results-oriented, driving output while maintaining a focus on people.
• Decisive;
• Excellent communication skills, with an open and engaging personality.

Neways Electronics International, delisted from the stock exchange in 2021 by a Dutch private equity firm, is a global developer of electronics for smart mobility solutions, connectivity, and semiconductor solutions. With over 50 years of experience and broad engineering knowledge, Neways is a proud technology and innovation partner for customers in its sector. Neways develops and delivers electronics that contribute to important sustainability themes. The team of approximately 3,000 specialists is based in the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, China, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Neways focuses on developing future solutions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electric powertrains, digitization of medical solutions, sustainable agricultural applications, microchip production, and more. Neways Expanding Technologies is one of the operating companies within Neways and specifically focuses on full product lifecycle management for electronic modules and systems for customer groups: "Industrial automation," "semiconductor industry," and "defense." There are 250 full-time equivalents (FTEs) working, and the headquarters is located at Science Park Eindhoven.

Neways Expanding Technologies offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the development of an ambitious and fast-growing company, active in the markets of the future. The conditions include the following components:

• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.
• 27 vacation days, plus 13 ADV (time-credit) days.
• Flexible start and end times.
• Room for personal development.
• Company car.
• Bonus scheme.