Global Supply Chain Lead - Crisis & Allocation (Hybrid)

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is assisting a global leader in automotive electronics with the appointment of a Supply Chain Specialist (FTC) based in the UK. The role coordinates material allocation across international manufacturing sites, driving recovery actions and reducing disruption.

The successful candidate will manage suppliers, enhance logistics processes, and work with cross‑functional teams to strengthen resilience in a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Planning within manufacturing, automotive or electronics.
• Experience managing suppliers and improving logistics processes in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global allocation of constrained materials across multiple manufacturing sites and business units.
• Coordinate allocation activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product teams worldwide.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans during global supply shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve critical supply chain issues.
• Lead global supply chain improvement and logistics projects.
• Produce weekly management reports on supply risks, allocation status and recovery actions.
• Represent the business in global allocation meetings and crisis management forums.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance global supply chain resilience.
• Minimise production disruption across the global manufacturing network.
• Reduce customer delivery delays through effective material allocation and crisis management.
• Improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.
• Control expedited freight costs while maintaining service levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is assisting a global leader in automotive electronics with the appointment of a Supply Chain Specialist (FTC) based in the UK. The role coordinates material allocation across international manufacturing sites, driving recovery actions and reducing disruption.

The successful candidate will manage suppliers, enhance logistics processes, and work with cross‑functional teams to strengthen resilience in a global network.