Supply Chain Junior Manager, 80-100%

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Our first commercial focus is a genuine breakthrough for the perfume industry: alcohol‑free fine fragrances. We already have our first products on the market with reputable brand partners and are now preparing global launches to establish Microcaps as the reference for next‑generation fragrance bases.

With our dedicated perfume factory being finalized in 2025, our mission for 2026 is clear: make alcohol‑free fine fragrance available worldwide.

To strengthen our Operations team in Schlieren (ZH) and Worben (BE) we are looking for a

Supply Chain Junior Manager, 80-100%

As Supply Chain Junior Manager, you own the flow of materials end to end – from raw material sourcing to the shipment of finished bulk to our customers. You report directly to our Chief Customer Delivery Officer and work hand in hand with Commercial, Production, Product Development and Quality. Around 20% of your time you spend at our factory in Worben, where you plan the production campaigns on site and keep inventory under control. You are also the Supply Chain key user of our ERP and shape your own workflows in it.

Your role includes:

Supply Chain & Production Campaigns Planning

• Plan the production campaigns on site in Worben together with Commercial, Production, Product Development and Quality.

• Secure raw material and component availability for every campaign.

• Translate the customer forecast and the campaign calendar into a rolling material and capacity plan, including lead times and safety stocks.

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Operational raw material and component management: sourcing, requests for quotation, price and lead-time negotiations, framework agreements

• Create purchase orders for the Supply Chain area and support the other departments with their purchase orders in our ERP

Inventory & Warehouse – Worben factory (around 20% on site)

• Support and develop inventory management at the Worben factory: stock counts and cycle counts, stock accuracy in ERP, batch and expiry tracking (FIFO/FEFO)

• Set and maintain stock parameters (reorder points, min/max, safety stocks)

Logistics & Trade Compliance

• Own the inbound and outbound logistics process: freight forwarders, Incoterms, delivery notes, export and customs documents, declarations of origin

• Keep delivery and shipping documents complete and filed

• Act as escalation point for delivery issues towards suppliers and forwarders.

ERP

• Act as Supply Chain key user for ERP: product creation and master data (products, suppliers, units, routes), purchase and inventory settings

• Define, document and continuously adapt your own workflows in the ERP

This role is a good fit if you fulfil these requirements

• Higher education in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or engineering (e.g. BSc/FH, Supply Chain Manager/in HF, Logistiker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis)

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing, planning or logistics in a manufacturing company

• Experience with production or campaign planning and with inventory management (cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO, batch traceability)

• Confident ERP user who enjoys defining master data and workflows; Odoo experience is a strong plus

• Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms and Swiss/EU export and customs documentation is a plus

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, process- and team-oriented & communicative environment; well organized, precise and hands-on – on the factory floor as much as at the desk.

• Analytical mindset for recognizing inefficiencies and suggesting actionable improvements

• Very good English (B2+) is a must; good German is a strong plus for the Worben site

• Very good Office 365 knowledge regarding Teams, SharePoint, Excel

• Willingness to be on site in Worben (BE) around 20% of the time; the rest in Zurich-Schlieren with the option to work partly remote

What We Offer

• Performance management incl. bonus system

• 5 weeks of vacation

• Working with a highly skilled and passionate team

• The opportunity to participate in building a business that is entirely new. With novel products and unique technology

• Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company

• Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, and much more

Application

Start: as soon as possible or by agreement

Application: Apply on our website