Supply Chain Excellence Lead

At AME, part of the Metis Group, we develop and manufacture high-quality electronic products for customers in the energy, climate control and industrial sectors. Based in Brainport Eindhoven, we combine expertise in electronics, mechanics, software and industrial engineering to turn complex ideas into reliable products, with support throughout the product lifecycle.

As a Supply Chain Excellence Lead, you take ownership of driving supply chain improvement across the organization. Combining deep supply chain expertise with a hands-on approach, you identify structural bottlenecks, set improvement priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives from analysis through implementation. You connect planning, purchasing, logistics and operations to improve material availability, inventory performance and overall supply chain reliability. Beyond optimizing individual processes, you strengthen the way teams work together and use ERP, data and digital tools to support better decisions. You challenge existing ways of working, build commitment across departments and ensure improvements deliver measurable, lasting results.

Key responsibilities

• Own the supply chain improvement roadmap, setting priorities and delivering measurable results.

• Identify and resolve structural bottlenecks across purchasing, planning, inventory, production and delivery.

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve material availability, delivery reliability and inventory performance.

• Use data and KPIs to guide decisions, track progress and sustain improvements.

• Optimize planning policies, safety stocks and replenishment parameters, balancing demand, lead times and supply risks.

• Drive improvements in ERP, master data and reporting, translating business needs into solutions with IT and key users.

• Turn opportunities in digitalization, automation and AI into practical business value.

• Challenge existing practices, build stakeholder commitment and embed process ownership and continuous improvement.

Who are you?

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional level, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or improvement, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional change.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes in a manufacturing environment, connecting purchasing, planning, inventory and production.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data and process challenges into practical solutions with measurable impact.

• Hands-on experience with SAP and a solid understanding of how ERP systems and master data support supply chain performance.

• Experience applying Lean, root-cause analysis and structured improvement methods.

• The ability to translate business needs into process and system requirements and identify valuable opportunities for digitalization, automation and AI.

• The drive to take ownership, challenge existing practices and build stakeholder commitment, from initial idea to implementation and lasting adoption.

• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Why join AME?

• Make a direct impact on how our supply chain operates, from material availability to reliable deliveries.

• Work on a combination of process improvement, data, systems and new technologies.

• Collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

• Have the opportunity to turn your ideas into practical improvements and see their impact in daily operations.

• Join an international, hands-on organization with short communication lines and room to take initiatives.