FERNRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion because we value and celebrate everyone's differences and individuality. We strive to create an open, safe space in which you feel empowered and authentic.
What will you do
The Supply Chain Management team owns the commercial relationships within our global supply base working side by side with engineering, operations, and finance. Key deliverables for our team include negotiated and executed commercial agreements, such as Engineering, Design, and Test (ED&T) agreements, unit pricing, lead-time commitments, and licensing arrangements. To effectively execute these responsibilities, the team is composed of individuals who possess a combination of commercial acumen and deep technical expertise in automotive system architecture, sensor technologies, and high-performance compute.
Leave your footprint by:
- Assisting in supplier scouting efforts by conducting market research, identifying potential vendors, and compiling comprehensive supplier profiles to support decision-making processes
- Creating and tracking purchase orders for prototypes, production supply, capital equipment and indirect materials
- Preparing and presenting regular reports on program status (supplier updates, product availability, and any potential supply chain disruptions) and supplier performance to senior leadership
- Collaborating with our Supply Chain Managers to develop and implement company-wide purchasing strategies and procedures
What you will bring to the team?
- Full working proficiency in German
- Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program
- Prior experience in a purchasing, supply chain, quality management, or production department
- Familiar with Google Suite and Jira
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
What we offer @FERNRIDE
Our accomplishments are based on team effort, and we want all our people to benefit from it:
- Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
- Team events and quarterly offsites
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving culture
- Snacks / beverage
Who we are
FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. We employ a human-assisted automation approach, which allows for remote takeovers of electric trucks when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, DB Schenker, and BSH, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the negative environmental impact of logistics operations.
