Supply chain manager

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hastings is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee supply chain processes and strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in supply chain optimization, with a minimum of 5 years in people management. Familiarity with SAP ERP and experience in the Aerospace industry are essential. This position involves coordinating with various teams to ensure optimal inventory usage and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in supply chain optimization and planning.
• Minimum 5 years of managing direct reports (10-15).
• Experience managing a global supply chain purchasing components.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain processes and strategies.
• Monitor plant capacity based on customer demand.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage supply chain factors.

Skills

Supply chain optimization

People management

SAP ERP

Data-driven analysis

Aerospace industry experience

Long-term capacity planning

Warehouse and dispatch operation management

Job description

Job Overview

Oversees the organization's supply chain processes and strategies, implementing process improvement techniques to maximize productivity and improve performance.

Job Requirements

• Monitor plant capacity based on customer demand and sales forecasts to identify and address mid/long-term supply risks proactively.
• Provide advanced alerts to customer care/sales teams for any potential long-term impacts on supply.
• Regularly follow up on plant supply status to ensure timely deliveries to customers and promptly address any risks. -Collaborate with key suppliers and critical partners to monitor and manage factors impacting the supply chain.
• Optimize inventory usage by reviewing MRP parameters to improve days on hand and turns.
• Actively coordinate the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) team to conduct monthly reviews and provide clear information on demand, inventory, and supply along the supply chain. Lead decision-making regarding supply plans in coordination with plant leadership.
• Escalate critical issues such as capacity constraints or supplier constraints and work to mitigate and remove roadblocks.

What your background should look like

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in supply chain optimization and planning in a comparable environment - Minimum 5 years in true people management (direct reports of 10-15, skilled in people development, familiar with Kronos, etc)
• Must have SAP ERP experience
• Experience managing a team through complex situations
• Must have experience in the Aerospace industry (manufacturing)
• Must have experience with High Mix- Low Volume
• Experience with long term capacity planning – data driven analysis
• Experience managing a global supply chain purchasing components from multiple suppliers within and beyond the organisation

Experience managing warehouse and dispatch operation

Location: HASTINGS, ESX, GB, TN38 9RF

City: HASTINGS

State: ESX

Country/Region: GB

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 142202

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Function: Manufacturing

Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Supply, Manager, Operations, Management, Customer Service