Head of Supply Chain - Tax Free

Firstaff Personnel Consultants Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the MRO sector seeks a Supply Chain Manager. Your role will involve leading the supply chain functions, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MRO and a strong educational background in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields is required.
• Minimum 14 years of experience, including 7 in relevant MRO functions.
• Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain activities including material demand planning and procurement.
• Manage internal supply chain strategy and ensure operational alignment.
• Develop policies and procedures for effective communication across departments.

Skills

Management financial resources

Personnel management

Negotiation

Persuasion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Our client is one of the largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service providers in the Middle East. Through its various Business Units and specialized shops, it offers a broad spectrum of services to support Fighter Jets, Transport Aircraft, Training Aircraft, and Special Mission Aircraft. The company extends its services to cover different applications within both the military and civil industries.

Job Purpose:

Lead and direct the activities of the supply chain by supporting the company's operations in material demand planning, monitoring, transportation, and warehousing. Manage procurement of materials, parts, and services, and ensure their timely delivery.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Develop the internal supply chain strategy aligned with the company's overall strategy to ensure vertical and horizontal integration with other initiatives and projects.
2. Leadership: Manage the effective achievement of internal supply chain objectives by setting individual goals, recruiting qualified staff, managing performance, and motivating staff.
3. Budgets and Plans: Direct internal operations to meet budgeted results and financial criteria; develop and maintain annual and quarterly operational plans; participate in long-term planning and budgeting.
4. Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures: Develop and implement procedures and controls to promote effective communication and information flow; establish operating policies aligned with company objectives.
5. Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and ensure the availability of adequate spares and materials requested by maintenance, engineering, and planning to ensure smooth operations.
6. Purchasing Processes & Services: Oversee procurement processes to ensure timely and efficient completion, compliance with company policies, and strategic sourcing decisions based on quality, delivery, vendor performance, and cost.
7. Standards & Regulations: Ensure all activities comply with local and international laws and regulations governing business operations.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields.
• Minimum of 14 years of work experience, with at least 7 years in relevant MRO functions.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or professional certification preferred.
• Skills in management of financial resources, personnel, negotiation, and persuasion.

*NB: All applicants' CVs will be reviewed. If your skillset matches our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email or mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other opportunities within Firstaff. If you object to us holding your data, please acknowledge via email. *

Firstaff Personnel Consultants
85/86 Grafton Street
Dublin 2
Ireland