Technical Supplier Manager - Playsets (all genders)

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Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life.  And your story starts right here.
 
 
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
 
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
 
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

Technical Supplier Manager - Playsets (all genders)
in Munich

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

  • You are responsible for product industrialization within an existing network of external 
    partners in an international environment
  • You work in an interdisciplinary project team to ensure the timely and cost-effective
    implementation of new products, especially playsets
  • You provide technical support to our suppliers and serve as the main point of contact for their
    concerns regarding manufacturability, production, and packaging processes
  • You manage internal and external communication between external partners and internal 
    project teams
  • You play a key role in developing product specifications and ensure their compliance with our
    external partners
  • You drive the continuous development of our partner network to increase efficiency in
    development and production

Your story so far: 

  • You are a technician or engineer with solid knowledge in design, manufacturing technology, or plastics engineering
  • You have several years of experience in project management of product development projects 
    and in managing external partners
  • You demonstrate a structured and efficiency-driven approach to your tasks
  • You have business-fluent English skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally is required (approx. 20%)
  • A confident demeanor and strong communication skills complete your profile

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
  • Appetising. Depending on the location, you will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month. Our Schwäbisch Gmünd site also has a subsidised canteen
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful offices in Munich or Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

 

Would you like to play a part in our story?

We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.
 
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Alexandra will be glad to assist you further: alexandra.strenzke@schleich-s.com