Group Supply Chain Manager
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Job Summary
- Application Deadline: April 16 2026
- Multiple locations
- Hybrid
Job Description
Shapethefuturein anorganizationthatisevolving
About us
Optinovaismorethanamanufacturerofmedicaltubingweareexperts inadvancedextrusionand materialtechnologies. Ourproductsareusedwherequalityand precisionarecritical: IVcatheters infusion sets smallcathetersystems aswellascomponentsforcoffeemachinesandaerospaceapplications. Ourglobalheadquartersislocatedin Åland Finland. Weoperateproductionfacilitiesacrossthreecontinentsandhavesalesofficesworldwide. Wedevelopsolutionstogetherwithourcustomersfrom a technical and operational perspective. Witha strong focus on innovationquality andreliabilitywecreatesolutionsthatworkin realoftencriticalenvironments.
Were searching for someone who wants to be part of shaping what comes next and who thrives in an environment where challenge drives progress.
The Role Group Supply Chain Manager
Asour Group SupplyChainManageryouwillleadthe globalsupplychainfunctionandworkcloselywithkeystakeholdersacrossthecompany. Itsatrueend-to-endrolewhereyoudrivestrategicdirectionwhilealsostayingconnectedto theoperationalreality. Youwillseeadirectimpactofyourworkon the business.
Thisroleis ideal forsomeonewhothrivesin anenvironmentwherea baseline has beenbuiltbutwherethereis stillsignificantroom toshapestrengthen andelevatehowwework. Oursupplychainorganizationisdeveloping andmaturitylevelsvaryacrossteamsand regions.
You need to feel comfortable navigating change working hands-on when needed and using your relationship-building skills to understand where the organization is today. This role does not come with fully established or rigid processes. It involves not onlymaintainingwhat alreadyexists butalso building and shaping new processes.
You must also be a proactive team player who reads the organization well introduces solutions at the right time and contributes actively to discussions and decisions.
The position can be based at either our Mariehamn or Uppsala office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the global supply chain function including sourcing supply planning logistics and inventory management.
- Drive category management for direct materials and manage key global suppliers
- Build and develop a partner supply network that matches the Optinova growth strategy and an optimized and cost-effective machine building process (we build our own equipment).
- Secure dual-sourcing strategies and strengthen supplier resilience and material availability.
- Oversee supply and production planning capacity planning and forecasting processes.
- Ensure effective inbound and outbound logistics strategies and cost optimization.
- Buildimprove andstandardizeglobalsupplychainprocesses standardsandtools.
- Act as a key partner to sales product management plant leadership and finance.
- Use data and analytics (e.g. Power BI) to drive decisions and improve transparency.
- Lead change initiatives and support continuous improvement across the organization.
- Lead empower and develop a team withvariedexperiencelevels.
Your Profile
Education
- Bachelorsormasters degreein IndustrialEngineering SupplyChainManagementLogistics Business Administration or relatedfield.
End-to-EndSupplyChainExpertise
Youhavehands-onexperiencecoveringthe fullsupplychainscopeincluding:
- Sourcingandcategorymanagement.
- Supplierperformancenegotiations andcostmanagement.
- Operational and tactical production planningdemand and supply forecasting andcapacityassessments.
- Logisticscoordination(inbound&outbound)and inventory management.
Supplier& MarketInsight
- Experiencemanagingglobalsuppliersdrivingperformance andmitigatingrisk.
- Negotiating commercial terms and evaluating supplier performance.
- Understandingofglobalrawmaterial marketsandhowpricingtrendsimpactsourcingand planning.
Leadership& Change
- Experienceleading teams inenvironmentswhereprocessesarebeingbuiltordeveloped.
- Trackrecordofintroducingimprovementsstandardizingworkflows andmaturingsupplychainpractices.
Systems &Analytics
- ConfidentworkingwithERP systems planningtools andanalyticsplatforms.
- Practicalexperienceusing Power BIforreportinginsights and decision making.
Communication
- Fluent in Englishbothspokenandwrittencomfortablecollaboratingacrossglobalfunctionsand sites.
What You Bring as a Leader
- A hands-on pragmatic approachcomfortable working strategically and operationally.
- Ability to lead and coach a team with different levels of experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and sites.
- Structured analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to perform in a changing environment with shifting supply challenges.
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 23 days per month to our two factories in Åland.
- Additional international travel a few times per year.
Why Join
This is a unique opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of the global supply chain in a company with strong technical heritage and ambitious growth plans. You will shape the future of the function build robust global processes and play a crucial role in ensuring long-term operational stability and competitiveness.
Interested
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we review candidates continuously. Please note that the advertisement may be taken down before the application deadline.
Please also note that we do not accept applications via email. To apply click Apply and complete your application through our recruitment system.
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About Company
About the company Optinova is more than a manufacturer of tubing – we are experts in advanced extrusion and material technologies. Our products are used where quality and precision are critical: IV catheters, infusion sets, small catheter systems, as well as components for coffee mach ... View more
