SFS Group is a 13,600-person manufacturing conglomerate operating 150 sites across 35 countries, generating CHF 3.1B in annual sales. The company's tech footprint is almost entirely SAP (R/3, S/4HANA, Business One, SuccessFactors, FICO, PP/QM) with supplementary tools for design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLM) and analytics (Power BI, SQL, Shiny). Active hiring in engineering, finance, and manufacturing across Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, and the US, paired with projects around SAP rollouts, supply-chain optimization, and digital manufacturing transformation, signals ongoing operational consolidation across a fragmented global footprint.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Tax
SFS Group manufactures application-critical precision components, assemblies, and mechanical fastening systems sold into automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. The business operates three segments: Engineered Components (custom precision parts and assemblies), Fastening Systems (construction-focused mechanical fastening), and Distribution & Logistics (C-parts procurement and quality tools). With manufacturing and distribution hubs across Asia, Europe, and North America, the company serves mid-market and large industrial customers requiring supply-chain reliability and technical customization. As a public company founded in 1928, SFS operates at manufacturing scale with production continuity and regulatory compliance as core operational constraints.
SAP ecosystem (R/3, S/4HANA, Business One, SuccessFactors, FICO, PP/QM, Global Trade Services), plus design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PLM), analytics (Power BI, SQL, Shiny), and collaboration (Jira, Confluence, GitLab).
Heerbrugg, St. Gallen, Switzerland. The company operates 150 manufacturing and distribution sites across Asia, Europe, and North America.
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