Wohlenschwil
Head of Supply Chain & Operations (m/f/d)
- 08 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 97 500 - 111 800 /year
- English (Fluent), German (Native language)
About the job
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Head of Supply Chain & Operations (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF97,500 - 111,800Our ROCKEN partner is a traditional Swiss company in the industrial sector with an international focus. The company is characterised by technological expertise, high quality standards and innovative solutions. Efficient production processes, sustainable development and the continuous optimisation of existing procedures are at the heart of the company.
Role:
Do you want to strategically and operationally shape the international value creation of an industrial company? In this leadership position, you are responsible for cross-departmental and cross-site management of supply chain, production and engineering. As a member of the management team, you develop structures further, strengthen competitiveness and implement sustainable improvements together with your teams.
Responsibilities:
You take overall responsibility for the international supply chain and production areas and further develop their strategic orientation.
You coordinate cross-site production control and ensure efficient manufacturing processes, high quality standards and reliable delivery performance.
You are responsible for sales, demand and capacity planning (S&OP) and ensure economical utilisation of available resources.
You lead and develop the teams in supply chain, production and engineering and strengthen international collaboration.
You shape strategic procurement and supplier management, develop long-term partnerships and conduct contract negotiations.
You optimise international material flows and inventory levels to ensure supply security and cost-effectiveness.
You further develop production engineering and technical manufacturing standards and promote modern production methods.
You initiate projects for cost reduction, productivity increase and process optimisation and accompany their implementation.
You improve ERP-supported planning processes and establish meaningful key figures for performance monitoring.
As a member of the management team, you contribute to strategic company decisions and drive organisational development forward.
Qualifications:
You have a university degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical or business field, supplemented by further training in supply chain management.
You bring several years of leadership experience in an internationally active industrial company, preferably in supply chain management.
You possess sound knowledge in industrial production management, S&OP, production and capacity planning as well as strategic purchasing and supplier management.
You are familiar with international logistics processes, material flows and the economic control of inventory levels.
You have already optimised industrial processes, accompanied change projects and implemented sustainable cost and efficiency improvements.
You have experience with ERP systems, business management key figures and data-based decision-making processes.
You convince through leadership strength, entrepreneurial thinking, analytical skills, social competence, willingness to change as well as a pragmatic, structured and results-oriented working style.
You are fluent in German and English at a negotiation level.
Benefits:
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Good transport connections and accessibility
- Flexible working hours
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Work location
Wohlenschwil