Supply Chain Manager – Smart Grid Solutions (SGS)

What will you do?

As Supply Chain Manager, you oversee the full strategic, tactical and operational performance of the SGS supply chain. You own forecasting, planning, inventory management, logistics performance and supplier reliability. You safeguard delivery performance, cost control and workload balance while steering supply chain strategy, process optimisation and continuous improvement.

You report to the Business Unit Director SGS and lead Supply Chain Planners and supporting logistics roles.

Your responsibilities include:

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Developing and implementing the supply chain strategy focused on cost, service level, flexibility and resilience.
• Translating business strategy into S&OP/IBP processes and ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
• Leading capacity planning, network optimisation and long‑term supplier capability planning.
• Organising and ensuring export/import processes together with Trade & Compliance.
• Performing scenario analyses to anticipate market shifts, supply risks and operational constraints.
• Managing risks related to supply continuity, geopolitical dependencies and safety‑stock decisions.

Supply Chain Performance & Operational Excellence

• Ensuring best‑in‑class execution in forecasting, planning, procurement, inventory management and logistics.
• Resolving operational escalations and taking decisions during supply disruptions, shortages or overcapacity.
• Optimising inventory strategies and working capital while maintaining high availability.
• Leading continuous improvement, process standardisation and supply chain digitalisation.
• Improving critical KPIs such as OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service level and cost‑to‑serve.
• Collaborating with other Alfen Supply Chain Managers to enable cross‑BU alignment.
• Working closely with Strategic Purchasing to secure frameworks, ways of working and supplier strategies.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Managing and developing strategic suppliers on performance, reliability and long‑term capacity.
• Conducting evaluations, audits and improvement programs to raise supplier reliability.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, Production, Projects, Finance) to ensure value‑chain alignment.
• Supporting contract negotiations, risk assessments and cost‑optimisation initiatives.
• Building a robust, scalable and reliable supply network that supports growth and quality.

Leadership & Team Development

• Leading demand & supply planning and project purchasing within SGS.
• Developing team capabilities, building talent pipelines and driving individual development plans.
• Creating a culture focused on ownership, collaboration, data‑driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Providing coaching, feedback and support to strengthen team performance.
• Stimulating cross‑functional communication and shaping a high‑performance team culture.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Working in line with all QHSE standards and AIM procedures.
• Ensuring safety, quality and compliance in all internal and external interactions.
• Ensuring all parties adhere to agreed safety guidelines.

What do we ask of you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or similar.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in planning, procurement, supply chain management or operations.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and S&OP / IBP processes.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in complex, data‑driven environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, persuasive at all levels.
• Proven leadership in team development and operational performance improvement.
• Process‑oriented, resilient and driven by continuous improvement.

What do we offer you?

At Alfen, you’ll have the space to make a real impact in a role with plenty of responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for innovation. You can count on:

• A competitive salary and excellent employment conditions (Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement).
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV (additional) days per year, with the option to sell 10 days.
• Hybrid working (max. 2 days per week with a 40-hour workweek).
• A company laptop.
• Free access to our online learning platform.
• Activities organized by our employee associations AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Sports activities through Alfen, such as fitness and participation in sporting events.
• Pension scheme via PME, with a solid employer contribution.
• Company car.

Where will you work?

Within Smart Grid Solutions (SGS), you help shape the electricity grid of the future. You apply your supply chain expertise to ensure reliable, safe and scalable medium‑voltage systems. You collaborate closely with R&D, Planning, Operations, Projects, Procurement and external partners to ensure our products are delivered on time, under the right conditions and with the highest quality.

Interested?

Ready for your next step? Apply directly via the “apply now” button!

Please note: a reference check, screening and VOG may be part of the procedure. Applications are reviewed continuously — the vacancy closes once we have found the right candidate. Acquisition is not appreciated.