Supply Chain Specialist

We are currently looking for an accomplished Supply Chain Specialist to our Lyngby office help manage the end-to-end supply chain. The role includes managing materials forecasting, planning, procurement and logistics.

You will join a talented group of dedicated people who share a strong team spirit and enjoy close collaboration with the other functions in the company.

Xena provides an innovative, motivating, and dynamic development environment, where you will have the opportunity to be heard and see the results of your efforts. Xena is characterized by a flat structure and an open culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement forecasting and production planning
• Purchasing parts from our vendors for manufacturing our products, creating and maintaining material numbers, and PO’s
• Plan, track, and optimize inbound and outbound shipments, including last-mile delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouses, carriers, and customers to ensure smooth workflows.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents, such as invoices, bills of lading, and custom documents.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee warehouse operations to maintain optimal capacity.
• Resolve issues regarding transit delays, damaged goods, or shipping errors.

Ideally the candidate brings:

• Industry experience: Experience working with electronics and manufacturing
• ERP Proficiency: Deep, hands-on experience with SAP to create POs, manage material master numbers, and track inventory, procurement planning
• Documentation Expertise: Total comfort preparing and auditing international and domestic shipping paperwork, including customs declarations
• End-to-End Logistics: Proven experience managing both inbound freight and last-mile outbound delivery nuances.
• Regulatory and operational compliance: Strong foundation in e.g. HS Product Classification etc.
• Tactical Procurement: A background in manufacturing purchasing, vendor negotiation, and managing Purchase Orders (POs).
• Inventory Control: Experience with demand planning, cycle counting, and basic warehouse safety and capacity optimization.
• Rapid Problem-Solving: The resilience to handle high-stress situations like transit delays, carrier disruptions, and damaged goods calmly.
• Cross-Functional Communication: The ability to speak the distinct "languages" of suppliers, truck drivers, warehouse staff, and internal manufacturing teams.
• Extreme Attention to Detail: Absolute precision when entering part numbers, pricing, and compliance data to prevent costly production delays

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics is preferred.

The following personal attributes are considered important for success in this position:

• Structured and analytical skills, with a strong sense of order, able to bring clarity and process to complex, ambiguous situations
• A natural problem-solver who understands real limitations and approaches challenges with creativity and pragmatism rather than relying on textbook solutions
• Curious and inventive continuously seeking better ways to optimise, deliver, and improve
• Self-driven and proactive, with the confidence to take the lead in an environment where the role and its boundaries are largely self-defined
• Comfortable in an "octopus role" spanning inventory count, daily operations, procurement, compliance
• A strong relationship builder who maintains long-term, trust-based partnerships with external partners and internal stakeholders alike and who does not sacrifice relationships even under pressure
• Calm under pressure, decisive in action, and resilient when navigating difficult supplier or partner dynamics
• Passionate about continuous improvement and personal growth within a technically demanding, fast-moving environment
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of freedom defining structure, setting priorities, and making decisions in the absence of a fully detailed playbook.
• Professional fluency in English and Danish is an advantage.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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