Supply Chain Improvement Leader

Oxford Instruments; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol seeks a Supply Chain Improvement Lead to drive performance improvements using lean methodologies. This role requires over 5 years of supply chain experience and expertise in ERP systems. Key responsibilities include collaborating on best practices, developing management tools, and ensuring data governance. The company offers competitive salary and benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, ideally as a Purchasing Manager or similar role.
• Knowledge of best practices in industry.
• Strong technical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of Supply Chain on improvement strategies.
• Develop and implement supply chain management playbooks.
• Create standardized reporting for order and supplier performance.

Skills

Lean methodology

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Project management certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Supply Chain Improvement Lead at our Severn Beach, Bristol location. This key role at Plasma Technology ensures our customers receive their products on schedule, at optimal cost, and with high quality.

This role, reporting directly to the Head of the Supply Chain and engaging with the Executive Leadership Team, involves driving supply chain performance improvements through lean methodologies and process optimization. You will lead cross-functional teams to design and implement strategic projects that significantly impact performance, playing a vital role in our success.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced supply chain professional with a track record of continuous improvement and delivering sustainable benefits. Strong technical, communication, leadership, and management skills are essential, along with industry best practices knowledge. As part of our Management Team, you will support our business strategy, foster interdepartmental relationships, and champion ongoing development within Plasma Technology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Head of Supply Chain to define and implement best practice processes aligned with the target operating model.
2. Develop and implement standard playbooks and toolsets for supply chain management.
3. Create standardized reporting for areas such as order book management, shortage management, cost reduction, and supplier performance scorecards.
4. Ensure ERP compliance and best practices for accurate data input and output.
5. Develop a Data Governance framework for ERP across the supply chain.
6. Identify skills gaps and develop training programs for the purchasing function.
7. Automate and evolve Supply Chain KPIs, establishing phased improvement initiatives.
8. Implement improvement governance, including visual management, to promote cross-functional engagement and effective escalation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience (Purchasing Manager or similar).
• MCIPS or equivalent degree.
• Project management certification is advantageous.

Professional Skills

• Extensive knowledge of complex manufacturing supply chains.
• Proficiency in Lean methodology within supply chain and purchasing processes.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems with strong data analysis skills.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and change management skills.
• Leadership ability to inspire and lead teams towards continuous improvement.

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology provides tools for micro- and nano-structure engineering, supporting research and manufacturing in sectors like medical devices, semiconductors, and quantum computing.

Benefits

Competitive salary, career development opportunities, work-life balance, private healthcare, share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, pension plan, and flexible benefits.

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