Supply Chain Professional

Morson Talent; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Supply Chain Professional in Wolverhampton to oversee supply chain tactical operations. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive improvement activities, and work closely with stakeholders to enhance delivery performance. Experience in supplier management and leadership is essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supply issues providing clear communication to all stakeholders.
• Support the development of supplier strategies and projects.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities involving supply and demand.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

CIPS accreditation

Degree in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Professional to join the team with our prestigious client Collins at their site in Wolverhampton

• Job Description

• Be the Tactical Supply Chain member of the Value Stream.
• Represent Supply Chain at daily Value Stream Tier reviews and other appropriate meetings involving supply and demand.
• Own and manage Supply issues (E2-E4) providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.
• Support the Strategic Value Stream Focal in the development and implementation of supplier strategies, projects and processes to improve quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Lead and be involved in Continuous Improvement (CORE) activities involving supply and demand.
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to deliver resolution to complex supplier issues and drive systemic lessons learned
• Work in a matrix organisation and use effective influencing skills to ensure materials are delivered to plan.
• Present at an executive level regularly both issue status and improvement activities.
• Use leading KPI metrics to identify and then drive improvement activities.
• Be accountable for facilitating the resolution of problems with internal and external stakeholders.
• Visit suppliers for senior account reviews.

• You will bring to the role:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Have an adaptable approach and be focused on results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Drive and enthusiasm with a positive outlook and a desire to succeed
• A proactive, positive approach, and enjoy working part of diverse and dynamic team
• Enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships with both internal and external customers
• Bring confidence, be open, honest and have the ability to anticipate potential blockers to success.
• Experience of managing complex relationships with suppliers.
• Enjoy influencing others and thrive in a fast paced ever evolving organisation.
• Be flexible and willing to travel and to work flexible hours to support business requirements.

• It would also be desirable if you:

• Had experience of leading a team, directly or indirectly
• Experience of working with SAP / MRP
• Continuous Improvement (CORE) problem solving background
• CIPS accreditation and/or a Degree in Business Management or Engineering
• Have the ability to speak French, Italian or Polish.