October 9, 2024

Littelfuse

Piedras Negras

OTHER

Supply Chain Manager

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Production Control and Distribution teams for our site, focusing on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring efficiency throughout the supply chain process. Your role will involve cross-functional collaboration, logistics management, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive success in our operations.

About the Job:

Leadership and Coordination: Lead and manage the Production Control team and Distribution for the site, including task assignments, goal setting, and providing performance feedback. Develop and implement supply chain strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. (30%)
Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, engineering, and supply chain teams to align production plans with demand forecasts and customer requirements. Collaborate with production teams to adjust schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity planning. (20%)
Buying: Address and resolve supply chain disruptions or delays. Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to ensure material quality and maintain effective relationships. (20%)
Logistics: Manage logistics operations, including transportation and warehousing, to optimize costs and delivery times. Coordinate with logistics providers for efficient distribution. (10%)
Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstock situations. (10%)
Continuous Improvement: Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to reduce production expenses. (10%)

About You:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Distribution, Logistics, Traffic, and Trade & Compliance (preferably in the PCBA or Electronics sector)
Strong understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and logistics
Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems
Strong knowledge of legal requirements and regulations related to distribution and transportation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in English (90%)

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.

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