Supply Chain Lead

Company : Kaizen Talent Solutions

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

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Job Description - Supply Chain Lead

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ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a leading global first tier automotive supplier with an extensive UK footprint. At the forefront of technology and NPD, it supplies in to all of the major OEMs across the globe. We are currently working closely with its site in Yorkshire which is investing heavily in both its site and its people, as part of a business-wide improvement programme, and as a result it has created a number of new roles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

My client is looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain professional who can become a strong influence within the Production Control & Logistics Team. Reporting directly into the Head of Production & Supply Chain you will have a great opportunity to showcase your talent and progress your career within a highly successful automotive business. We are looking for the second-in-command and successor to the Head of Production & Supply Chain.

Day-to-day order management, management of deliveries, production plans review
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production.
Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the purchasing team
Maintain SDS system and ensure suppliers respond in timely manner.
Creation of daily sequencing plans and shop orders management
Prepare the monthly SOP, to obtain a levelling of volumes and to optimise the resources (people, machines, materials and the capacity readiness of suppliers)
Implement and drive the weekly MPS (Master Production Scheduling) to ensure a levelled production plan and protect production lines from customer’s demand variations
Responsible for maintaining correct parameters in the system for all parts
Leading and managing the team in the absence of the Head of Production & Supply Chain, and supporting them in all aspects of team management

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Previous experience of material and production planning in the automotive environment
Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers
Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous
Proven experience in planning and material control in SAP
Supervisory experience of managing multi-skilled team
Significant exposure to a “change environment” and conversant with managing and supporting people through change
Implementation of SAP into a business – preferably as a lead, or major support to lead implementer.

WHATS ON OFFER

A highly competitive salary and package as well as the support required to provide rapid career development for the right candidate.

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