Supply Chain

Are you a hands-on supply chain professional with a passion for building scalable production operations in a high-tech, fast-moving environment? As Supply Chain & Production Manager within our IoT department, you will take ownership of supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and production coordination for our growing portfolio of connected hardware products. This is a foundational role for our future Supply Chain team, ideal for someone ready to operate independently at first, while helping shape the operational infrastructure for long-term growth.

We’re on a mission to revolutionise asset tracking and IoT-enabled logistics, providing cutting-edge solutions that offer unmatched reliability and customer insights. By joining our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

At SkyCell, we're on a mission to change the world by revolutionizing the global supply chain. Our cutting-edge temperature-controlled container solutions are designed to ensure the safe and secure delivery of life-saving pharmaceuticals, with sustainability at the core of everything we do.

We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you’ll make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.

**Why SkyCell?**
- Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.
- Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
- Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people - continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.
- Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

**What You'll Do**:
You’ll work cross-functionally with R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, and Operations teams to ensure our products can be delivered at scale - reliably, cost-effectively, and with the quality our customers expect. You will also:

- Lead and own global supply chain operations for high-volume IoT products, across multiple SKUs
- Coordinate production logistics, lead time management and support fulfilment planning for both customer-facing and internal needs
- Support pilot builds and 0-series production, coordinating handover milestones (e.g. EVT/DVT/PVT) in alignment with PLM
- Ensure production readiness, including line setup and test processes, aligned with product specifications and resolve issues during ramp-up
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards across global markets (e.g., CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH)
- Monitor supplier performance, including delivery reliability, cost, and product quality, and define corrective actions where needed
- Lead contract negotiations and drive cost-down initiatives in collaboration with finance, Product Lifecycle Management, and strategic sourcing stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Product Lifecycle Management, IoT Operations and R&D to ensure design feedback is integrated early in development
- Manage supply chain risk and continuity planning, including alternate sourcing, inventory buffers, and mitigation strategies for volatility
- Lead the development of supply chain tools, templates, and processes (in particular ERP / SAP integration)
- Structure and oversee manufacturing cost control budgeting and controlling

**Requirements**:
**What You'll Bring**:

- University degree in engineering, supply chain, industrial management, or a related field
- Prior experience in hardware supply chain, NPI, or production management (ideally in an EMS, IoT, or consumer electronics context)
- Solid understanding of contract manufacturing (in Asia), sourcing, and DFM best practices
- Experience in supplier negotiation, cost and lead time tracking, and production issue resolution
- Familiarity with pilot build and industrialization milestones (EVT/DVT/PVT) is a strong plus
- Comfortable operating independently in a cross-functional environment with evolving processes
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement workflows, and supply planning tools is an advantage
- Willingness to travel occasionally to visit suppliers and production partners
- Fluent in English; Chinese, German or French advantageous

**Benefits**

**What's In It For You?**
- Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.
- Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.
- Hybrid Workplace: Modern workspaces (in Zurich, Zug and Hyderabad as well as our Skyhub in Basel) and a remote-friendly culture to inspire collaboration amongst a globally diverse team.
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