Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Vay

Berlin, Germany
Not specified; equity: esop stock options included...
On-site
7-10 years hardware supply chain experience
Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
International logistics and customs management
This role owns the supply chain engine behind Vay's commercial fleet scale-up, covering everything from Tier-1 supplier negotiations to production readiness

Job Summary

  • This role owns the supply chain engine behind Vay's commercial fleet scale-up, covering everything from Tier-1 supplier negotiations to production readiness.
  • The company is a leader in remote driving technology, currently operating the second largest driverless car fleet in the Western World with plans to expand across the US and Europe.
  • Candidates will receive equity via ESOP stock options, unlimited paid vacation days, and subsidized transportation and fitness memberships as part of the benefits package.

Matching Summary

This role owns the supply chain engine behind Vay's commercial fleet scale-up, covering everything from Tier-1 supplier negotiations to production readiness.

Salary

Not specified; Equity: ESOP stock options included; Benefits: Unlimited Paid Vacation Days, Subsidised Deutschland ticket, Home Office Set-up €350, Relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years hardware supply chain experience
  • Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
  • International logistics and customs management
  • ERP system proficiency (Odoo preferred)
  • Team leadership in procurement and warehouse
  • BOM cost modeling and reduction programs

Nice-to-have

  • Startup or scale-up environment experience
  • Familiarity with Superset and Jira tools
  • Experience with Remote Driving technology
  • Fluency in German language
  • Willingness to travel quarterly to US sites

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years in hardware supply chain or operations
  • 2-3+ years leading teams
  • Proven track record in complex hardware environments
  • Deep experience in international logistics across US, EU, and Asia
  • Hands-on ERP operation skills
  • Fluent English required
  • Willingness to work onsite in Berlin

Work Rights

Not specified

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