Joining ‘TeamOetiker’ means connecting with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 manufacturing sites. We are the leader in high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps, and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success.

Our Polymer Business Unit, with our main development hub located at Lindholmen in Gothenburg Sweden, is a newly founded branch of the Oetiker Group with the global responsibility to develop and sell new cutting edge polymer connecting solutions and systems for thermal management applications in electric vehicles. We benefit from the global footprint and expertise of the Oetiker Group while maintaining an innovative start-up feeling. We create high-quality solutions to ensure the future of clean and secure e-mobility.

We are expanding our team in Gothenburg and are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst for our polymer business. You will be responsible for doing product cost calculations of new concepts and globally coordinating polymer quotations in close collaboration with Sales Operations. Furthermore, you will be in charge of preparing and evaluating quotations from suppliers and managing purchases. The role requires a close collaboration with multiple stakeholders in order to ensure a seamless integration of Supply Chain, Engineering and Sales Operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Support in the identification, analysis and selection of new suppliers
• Prepare requests for quotes (RFQs) to suppliers, obtain and analyze quotes, negotiate prices and place purchase orders for parts, tools and equipment
• Calculate product cost of new concepts in close collaboration with Engineering
• Collaborate closely with Sales Operations teams in different locations in the quotation process and globally coordinate and keep oversight of all polymer quotations
• Support the order fulfillment process to ensure timely deliveries to customers
• Support the introduction of new products by analyzing the material cost and flow of goods and evaluating the manufacturing process
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning process by consolidating sales projections and calculating production capacity needs
• Create procedures for inventory management and maintain inventory controls for all materials
• Act as an advisor to Engineering, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
• 2+ years working experience from similar roles in a manufacturing industry, preferably automotive
• Knowledge of plastic products and injection molding processes
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices
• Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to details
• Fluent in English and Swedish, any other language is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working in ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with stakeholders across different cultures and business functions
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills

Working together to make over 2 billion connections every year. That’s what we do at Oetiker. Our ‘OneOetiker’ culture is built on open and respectful collaboration and strong relationships with team members. Our strength comes directly from our team, our values and a culture of trust, teamwork, and professional growth.

A position in our Polymer Business Unit offers exciting global challenges and various development opportunities. The unique company culture adopted from the Oetiker Group is built on a strong sense of trust where employees are encouraged to contribute from day one. We are therefore looking for colleagues who share our customer-focused mindset of delivering quality and value in everything we do.

We strongly encourage equal rights and gender equality. At Oetiker, everyone has the same possibilities to grow and develop with us.