Senior Specialist Local Supplier Managment - Leinfelden-Echterdingen

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses. · Ever since smar ...

Jobbeschreibung

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry's rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of 'bigger is better' and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now

The Senior Specialist Local Supplier Mgmt. & Warehousing is responsible for managing the end-to-end operational processes with local suppliers and ensuring efficient accessory supply to dealer network.

The role covers supplier sourcing & onboarding, order management, logistics coordination and continuous process optimization across the supply chain.

The position acts as a key interface between suppliers, warehouse operations, logistics providers, purchasing and dealer network to guarantee product availability, delivery reliability and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities

• You will manage end-to-end order processing from supplier purchase order to final destination delivery
• You will monitor order status, backorders and delivery confirmations with local suppliers and partners, support warehouse receiving and discrepancy resolution processes
• You will ensure availability of accessories according to demand and business targets as well as handle escalations related to delays, shortages or quality issues
• You will analyze operational KPIs and identify efficiency improvement opportunities
• You will drive automation and digitalization initiatives in ordering and supply processes
• You will identify and evaluate potential local suppliers in line with business and quality requirements
• You will lead supplier onboarding process including operational setup, documentation and system integration, act as main operational contact for local suppliers
• You will initiate and coordinate corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers

What you bring

• You bring 4+ years experience in operations, supply chain, logistics or aftersales
• You have 4+ years of experience working with suppliers and operational processes
• You have an experience with ERP / ordering / supply systems
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English (German is a big plus)
• You've completed a Bachelor degree in business, marketing, economics or equivalent

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.

We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.

We empower you to have ownership over work