To strengthen our team, VSTEP is looking for a Supply Chain Manager. As a Supply Chain Manager at VSTEP, you will oversee the procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery and quality of our products and services.
Your involvement in the supply chain process starts during the planning stage, where you collaborate with the Business Development team to align on sourcing strategies, budget considerations, and timelines. Throughout the supply chain lifecycle, you will maintain close contact with our suppliers and internal stakeholders to create a seamless process for hardware procurement and delivery of projects.

Your daily activities will include:

• Develop and assess supply chain planning and strategies.
• Monitor supply chain performance, budget, and risks, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in discussions with partners and suppliers.
• Create documentation and presentations to communicate supply chain procedures.
• Oversee the procurement process, from requirements gathering to purchasing and delivery.
• Oversee export and shipment procedures.
• Maintain a strong understanding of our products and capabilities to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, development, and commercial teams to meet supply chain requirements and expectations.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with suppliers. You will be building a long-term relationship with them.

You have:

• At least two years of experience in supply chain management or logistics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder management abilities.
• Skills in expectation management and conflict resolution.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• The ability to self-motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience creating procedures for supply chain management.
• Technical knowledge of supply chain systems is a plus.
• A Dutch work permit and a driver's license.

You are:

• A team player, yet capable of working independently.
• Highly organized, self-starter and detail oriented.
• Available for 32 to 40 hours a week.

• A professional, informal work environment, in Rotterdam
• The chance to work on different international projects
• Travel the world to work our customers sights
• Flexibility with your working hours between 07:00 and 19:00
• 25 annual holidays/ 200 holiday hours based on a 40-hour contract
• Competitive salary and benefits, as well as travel compensation

VSTEP| Enable learning by simulation. VSTEP is a leading developer of ship simulators and virtual training software company based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. With over 50 dedicated professionals located in the port of Rotterdam, we strive to train people for a safer world. We enable marine and safety professionals to learn and train by simulation in an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable way to work towards a safer world. With 20+ years of experience and a strong client base all over the world, VSTEP wants to enable learning by simulation on a large scale. We do this by offering a strong NAUTIS product portfolio covering the full learning and training cycle of a maritime professional, and Response Simulator, our virtual training tool for emergency responders.