Strategic Naval Supply Chain Leader

Kongsberg Maritime; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime in Dunfermline, UK, seeks an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the operational supply chain for our Stabiliser & Naval Steering Gear business. You will oversee procurement, stores, import/export and supplier quality to support complex naval and commercial projects.

You will lead a team of ~12 employees, collaborating with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure on-time delivery, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supply chain and logistics in complex manufacturing or defence projects.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and import/export.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain & Logistics function across Procurement, Stores and Import/Export teams.
• Ensure material availability supports project schedules and manufacturing plans.
• Oversee supplier quality activities and improve supplier performance and compliance.
• Lead receiving, warehousing, kitting, dispatch and inventory controls; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain

Procurement

Supplier quality

Inventory control

Logistics

Import/Export

ERP/MRP

Lean/CI

Project-based manufacturing

Job description

Kongsberg Maritime in Dunfermline, UK, seeks an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the operational supply chain for our Stabiliser & Naval Steering Gear business. You will oversee procurement, stores, import/export and supplier quality to support complex naval and commercial projects.

You will lead a team of ~12 employees, collaborating with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure on-time delivery, quality and compliance.