Obsolescence Manager (m/f/d)

ELFIN Engineering & Solutions’ mission is to reliably source top specialists and professionals in engineering and IT topics. Welcoming motivated and diverse talent from across the globe to create a successful, modern, and strong route forward. We support our national and international clients with both direct employment and personnel leasing.

Currently, we are searching for our client in the Bergisch Gladbach area, for a
Obsolescence Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

You will manage the three phases of obsolescence management in collaboration with the sales, procurement, development, and logistics departments.

Before an End of Life (EOL) Notification:

• Participate in risk assessments for components used in products, including lifecycle analyses of bill of materials.

• Monitor key components electronically to ensure availability.

• Collaborate with sales and product managers to maintain customer-specific product solutions.

Handling EOL Notifications:

• Identify components used in specific products and assess their impact.

• Analyze customer needs based on orders, forecasts, and contractual obligations.

• Coordinate last-time-buy procurement and define inventory levels for long-term storage.

• Evaluate after-market supply needs and align with relevant stakeholders.

• Plan timelines and efforts for alternative solutions in collaboration with technical departments.

• Oversee projects to implement alternative solutions effectively.

Long-Term Strategy:

• Support the development of sustainable product designs.

• Conduct regular forecasts and cost analyses throughout the product lifecycle, starting in the development phase.

• Develop and evaluate second-source strategies to minimize supply chain risks.

• Initiate early development of alternative designs when necessary.

• Contribute to decisions about product phase-outs and adjustments to the product portfolio.

• A degree in industrial engineering or a comparable qualification.

• Experience in project management.

• Affinity for production logistics in the electronics industry.

• Strong assertiveness and persuasion skills in team settings.

• Fluent in both German and English, with excellent communication skills.

• Experience with electronic components in rail vehicles is a plus but not required.

Interested? Apply directly via LinkedIn or on our website.