About this role
<p><strong>At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. </strong></p> <p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>As the <strong>Mgr I Supply Chain</strong> at TE Connectivity, you will lead a critical plant-level supply chain function that supports operational continuity, inventory performance, and customer delivery commitments. This is a highly visible, <strong>forward-facing leadership role</strong> responsible for connecting planning, material flow, warehouse activity, shipping execution, and supplier follow-up to the broader needs of the site and central teams. You will help shape and drive the plant’s <strong>long-term supply chain strategy</strong>, ensuring the right components are available to keep production lines running while maintaining strong alignment with reporting expectations, business priorities, and operational risk management. The role requires a <strong>dynamic, take-charge leader</strong> who brings strong ownership, can work proactively without waiting for direction, and is comfortable representing the plant in regular cross-functional discussions. You will play an important part in identifying gaps, communicating risks and opportunities, and leading a team that supports core supply chain processes across intake, kitting, scheduling, warehouse, and shipping activities. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through leadership, problem solving, and disciplined execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you will be doing</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Lead the plant’s supply chain activities across <strong>incoming materials, inventory management, kitting, warehouse operations, and shipping coordination</strong> to support uninterrupted production and effective material flow.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Own and drive <strong>supply chain reporting</strong>, including monthly updates, gap reporting, and explanations of variances related to supply, inventory, and business performance.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Represent the plant in multiple recurring meetings each week, speaking to <strong>billings, revenue-related supply impacts, opportunities, risks, and line exposure</strong> with clarity and confidence.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Partner closely with operations, planning, and central teams to ensure the supply chain strategy is aligned to plant needs and that material availability supports production requirements.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Proactively identify supply risks, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce disruptions and strengthen overall execution.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Manage local supplier follow-up as needed, ensuring timely communication, escalation, and action to address shortages, delays, or other issues affecting plant performance.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Provide leadership to the team responsible for planning and related supply chain execution areas, helping set direction, build accountability, and improve day-to-day performance.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we are looking for</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Demonstrated success in a <strong>manufacturing supply chain leadership role</strong> with experience balancing operational urgency, reporting discipline, and cross-functional coordination.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>A <strong>dynamic and proactive leadership style</strong>, with the confidence to take ownership, drive action independently, and operate effectively in a highly visible role.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Strong executive-facing and cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to clearly present status, risks, gaps, and recovery plans in routine business meetings.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience leading teams and helping develop others, with a clear focus on accountability, engagement, and elevating overall department performance.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Strong problem-solving capability, including the ability to identify <strong>root causes</strong>, assess business impact, and implement practical solutions in a fast-moving environment.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Comfort working in a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, including interaction with plant leadership, central teams, and external suppliers.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining sound judgment, responsiveness, and a strong sense of ownership for plant supply chain outcomes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you'll need</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering</strong>, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Approximately <strong>5–7 years of relevant experience</strong> in supply chain, materials, planning, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Prior experience with <strong>inventory management, supply management, and plant-level material coordination</strong> in a production setting.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Working knowledge of <strong>SAP</strong>; experience using ERP systems for supply chain visibility, reporting, and execution is essential.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Experience with structured reporting and performance review processes, including preparing updates, gap explanations, and operational summaries.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Background leading or supporting functions such as <strong>demand planning, master scheduling, sourcing coordination, warehouse operations, or shipping</strong> is strongly valued.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate supply chain data into actions that protect service, reduce risk, and support plant performance.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Proven ability to work effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and plant teams in an <strong>on-site manufacturing environment</strong>.</li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li>Self-starter mindset with the ability to step into a complex role quickly, prioritize effectively, and lead with urgency and accountability.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)</div></div></div></div><p><strong>ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY</strong></p> <p>TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.</p> <p>Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at <a href="http://www.te.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.te.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html">WeChat,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teconnectivity/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity">X (formerly Twitter).</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong><br>• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $102,000 - $140,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)<br>• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.<br>• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits</p> <p><br><strong>BENEFITS</strong><br>• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EOE, Including Disability/Vets</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD</strong><br>TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity <strong>never requests payment or fees</strong> from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come <strong>only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com</strong>. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.</p>