Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager who combines strategic thinking with a strong operational and hands-on mindset. In this key leadership role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the entire supply chain and warehouse organization, ensuring operational excellence, reliable customer deliveries, and continuous improvement across all processes. You will lead the development of people, processes, and performance while supporting the site's growth and future business needs.
The organization comprises a Supply Chain team of 11 employees and a Warehouse organization of approximately 20 employees. The Warehouse team is led by a Warehouse Supervisor who reports directly to you. You will work closely with both teams and maintain an active presence in daily operations as required to support performance, collaboration, and improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end leadership of Supply Chain operations, including purchasing, production planning, customer support, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
- Lead, coach, and develop a Supply Chain team of 11 employees and oversee a warehouse organization of approximately 20 employees through the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Develop and execute the Supply Chain strategy, ensuring on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, inventory optimization, and effective S&OP/capacity planning.
- Drive operational excellence through KPI management, continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, ERP optimization, and digitalization projects.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and customers to improve supplier performance, manage risks, and lead strategic improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, safety and quality requirements, while managing departmental budgets and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Skills, Experience and Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Proven Supply Chain leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, including managing teams and leaders with full accountability for results.
- Strong background in supply chain, logistics, warehouse management, inventory control, and ERP systems (SAP, JDE, or similar), with a hands-on and strategic mindset.
- Experience driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement initiatives, and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder management, customer-facing experience, and ability to manage supply chain risks, escalations, and cross-functional collaboration in an international matrix organization.
- Fluent in Estonian and English; automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing industry experience is a strong advantage.
What we offer
- A global atmosphere with colleagues all over the globe.
- Possibilities to grow and develop in a fast-growing, ever-changing environment.
- Confido health insurance.
- Sufficient motivation and benefits package.
- Friendly team and fun events.
- Salary range: 4500- 5200
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Proven supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, managing teams and leaders with full accountability for results.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JDE, or similar) and ERP optimization/digitalization projects.
- Strong background in supply chain, logistics, warehouse management, and inventory control.
- Experience driving operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, safety and quality requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management, customer-facing experience, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization.
- Fluent in Estonian and English.
- Experience in the automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
- Experience managing departmental budgets and leading KPI management and S&OP/capacity planning.
Stoneridge Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stoneridge and has not been reviewed or approved by Stoneridge.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is solid with multiple plan options and core dental and vision offerings. References to established carriers and HSA support indicate breadth in health plan design.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is a notable strength, with a company match described as strong in recent reports. Plan information and maintenance indicators point to an actively managed retirement benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests salaried employees receive a front‑loaded PTO allotment with tenure-based increases. Mentions of paid holidays complement the core time‑off structure.
Stoneridge Insights
What We Do
Stoneridge, Inc., is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business into two segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The core products of the Electronics reportable segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices reportable segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors.
