Spares and Logistics Supervisor

Ericsson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a Spares and Logistics Supervisor in Glasgow to manage spare parts inventory and collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient logistics processes. This full-time role emphasizes stakeholder management, process improvement, and the use of analytical skills in a dynamic environment, contributing to the success of telecommunications services.

Benefits

Opportunity to innovate and build solutions

Diverse team environment

Qualifications

• OND/HNC or 5 years’ experience in a mobile environment.
• Proven experience in spare parts management and logistics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, distribution, and inventory control of spare parts.
• Engage with stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate across departments and ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

OND/HNC

5 years’ experience in a mobile environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ericsson Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Spares and Logistics Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the management, distribution, and inventory control of spare parts, ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs for the FSO. This position requires collaboration with MSIP, EGI & FSO to drive process implementation. Reporting to the Head of Vendor Management, you will work with Ericsson HWS teams to enable effective and timely spares returns. A thorough understanding of FSO & HWS logistics processes and stakeholder management is essential. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and act as a key interface between Vendor Management, Field Service Management, HWS, and MSIP. A customer-centric approach and effective stakeholder management are vital to align interests and facilitate collaboration.

Responsibilities include:

• Spare Parts Management: Locate spare part numbers or alternatives, manage end-of-life components, oversee return processes, and handle back orders.
• Supplier Coordination: Attend ORM meetings, manage vendor relationships, and report issues affecting SPM services.
• Asset Management: Use systems like Leo for test equipment management, conduct audits, and manage allocations.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, participate in operational meetings, and coordinate efforts.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements, support service initiatives, and contribute to problem management strategies.
• Interface and Coordination: Act as the interface between various teams, coordinate across departments, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Incident and Dispatch Management: Collaborate with dispatch and incident teams for fault resolution.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain procedural documentation, prepare KPI reports, and analyze process failures.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Support: Assist in integrating new products into existing processes.
• Outcome Achievement: Use stakeholder management to ensure alignment and mutual benefits.

Key interfaces: Vendor Management, Ericsson Hardware Services, FSO Customer Operations, Field and Support Teams, Service Management, External Customers.

Requirements:

• OND/HNC or 5 years’ experience in a mobile environment.
• Proven experience in spare parts management and logistics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Desirable: Knowledge of spares supply chain for mobile incident repair.
• Proficient in Excel reporting.

Why join Ericsson? - Opportunity to innovate and build solutions for tough problems, working within a diverse team committed to pushing boundaries.

Application process: Click to learn about our hiring process. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Ericsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: United Kingdom (GB), Reading

Req ID: 767388

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Telecommunications