Sourcing Fulfillment Manager

GE Aviation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm based near Gloucester is seeking a Sourcing Fulfilment Manager to manage supplier order fulfillment and mitigate risks to operations. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, communication, and a background in sourcing within the aviation industry. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth production processes, while providing timely updates and driving improvements in supply chain performance.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday equivalent of 26 days

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant experience in a Sourcing / Fulfilment role within aviation or a similar industry.
• Strong ability to process, analyse and present data.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Own the immediate 13 week material window to prevent supplier shortages.
• Provide clear material commitments to meet business output.
• Analyze suppliers commitments and performance.
• Proactively highlight supplier delivery issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Customer mindset

Tools

Syteline

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Sourcing Fulfilment Manager, to join our team based at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester. Reporting to our Senior Material Delivery Leader, this role is the first point of escalation for our suppliers order fulfillment. Primarily using data analysis of our suppliers commitments to identify and mitigate immediate risk to our operation, working alongside planning and materials fulfilment, you will ensure we can meet our production plan. You will achieve this by processing, rationalising and presenting data from multiple sources to provide clear messaging to the business.

You will own the immediate 13 week material window to ensure manufacturing Clear to Build (CTB) is not impacted by supplier shortages. Working cross functionally with the Sourcing, Materials and Operations leaders this role will focus on giving clear material commitments to meet planned business output. In addition, the Sourcing Fulfilment Manager will be the first point of escalation for the Sourcing Fulfilment team if there are supply issues & will support & own short‑term recovery plans as well as long‑term strategic projects, in conjunction with the purchasing Commodity Managers, to stabilise the supply chain by ensuring a more consistent delivery performance across the global suppliers in our portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

• You will own the immediate 13 week material window to ensure manufacturing Clear to Build (CTB) is not impacted by supplier shortages.
• Working cross functionally with the Sourcing, Materials and Operations leaders this role will focus on giving clear material commitments to meet planned business output.
• Analyse and report on multiple suppliers commitments and performance inline with the business standard operating rhythm identifying upcoming material shortages.
• Proactively highlight supplier delivery issues that could impact business goals and work collaboratively across the business to resolve/mitigate both tactical and strategic risks.
• Drive CTB (Clear to Build) to achieve site Goals and objectives through Sourcing Material Coverage Analysis (MCA)
• Provide support to the Sourcing Fulfilment Specialists if there are supply issues, assisting with short‑term recovery plans as well as owning long‑term strategic projects.
• Manage & resolve escalations from within the business whilst providing timely, clear updates to internal stakeholders.
• Able to elevate issues to Material Delivery Lead concisely with current status & required actions in mind.
• Liaise with business leadership for 13 week MHV (Material Health View), being able to decipher shortages & those with the highest impact to the business.
• Liaise with Material Delivery Leader to agree suppliers to be escalated to Supplier Quality and Sourcing Leadership
• Liaise with Commodity Managers to support potential strategic supplier transitions, supplier exits or entry into new suppliers for Delivery, Quality & Cost benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant experience in a Sourcing / Fulfilment role within aviation or a similar industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and negotiation skills and be confident presenting to all levels
• Strong demonstrated ability to process, analyse and present data in multiple formats
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally & be able to influence others and lead small project teams
• Ability to identify and implement best practices, procedures and systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Time Management skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment whilst receiving multiple and competing priorities
• Strong customer mind set

Desired Characteristics

• Additional experience within Quality and/or Operations.
• Knowledge of Syteline and/or Oracle ERP

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non‑contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No