Job Summary:

We are looking for a senior Supply Chain Lead to join the Corintis Operations team; reporting directly to the VP of Manufacturing we are looking for someone who thrives with new challenges, seeks to disrupt the status quo, and is excited about creating what’s next. The ideal candidate is driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for helping to set up, managing and optimizing the company's supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient movement of goods from contract manufactures and diverse suppliers to customers. This role involves various activities including procurement during development phases, production supply chain and planning management, logistics management to meet business objectives and deliver high-quality products on time.

About us:

Corintis is a provider of advanced semiconductor cooling technologies. Some of the biggest challenges of our lifetime, from climate modeling to drug discovery, require ever increasing computing resources. As more specialized and powerful chips are being deployed in data centers all over the world, the efficient cooling of these large computing clusters has become a major economic and environmental concern.

In fact, the electricity consumption devoted to data center cooling in the near future is estimated to match the combined consumption of London and New York. Moreover, next-generation chip designs are expected to be limited by current cooling technologies.

At Corintis, we address these challenges by integrating cooling directly inside the silicon chip. By doing so, we aim to enable the sustainable computing of the future and allow other innovators to work on the biggest global challenges. Today, we are working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry to enable the next generation of sustainable high-performance data centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without overstocking. Implement inventory control processes to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and terms, monitor supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality standards, and manage supplier-related projects to ensure successful completion.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage the logistics of inbound and outbound shipments, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution. Optimize logistics operations to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the supply chain. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, forecast demand and make data-driven decisions. Use metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Project Management: Lead and manage supplier-related projects, ensuring clear communication, adherence to timelines, and successful project outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including production, sales and finance to ensure a seamless flow of information and alignment of objectives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record of leading supply chain operations and teams.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Solid understanding of logistics, inventory management, and procurement processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems setup and management
• Project management experience, particularly with suppliers
• Leadership capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Fluent in English

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible, innovative, and multicultural work environment bridging the gap between cutting-edge academia and a deep tech startup.
• Start date: ASAP
• Activity rate: 100%
• Location: On-site, Corintis SA, EPFL Innovation park Lausanne, Switzerland