This is an exciting opportunity to join the AESC SCM team as we approach future expansion within the battery manufacturing industry. Reporting to the SCM Production Control Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for parts/material supplier management and inventory, ensuring seamless supply to production. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and timely supply of materials; presenting risks and mitigations to management when they occur. Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP system and assist with stock audits to minimize stock discrepancies. Lead supplier development activities to ensure SOP readiness to achieve all key Master Schedule milestones. Coordinate with cross-functional AESC teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations. Facilitate meetings and discussions to resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the process. Enhance efficiency through development and implementation of key SCM processes. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Minimum 3 years’ experience in Parts/Material Control. Strong understanding of supply chain processes and best practices. Previous project management and cross functional team working experience are desirable. Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Previous experience working with SAP or other ERP system. Ability to work and interact with all levels in a multicultural organisation. Clear written and verbal communication skills at all levels including the ability and confidence to present to the senior management team. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. AESC Benefits 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase / sell scheme Enhanced life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Dental plan Summer and Christmas savings club Flexible working office roles Cycle to work scheme Pay based appraisal Employee referral scheme Discounted gym membership About AESC UK AESC is a global battery technology company headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has over 7,000 employees and 13 manufacturing sites in Japan, U.S., U.K., France, Spain, and China. In the past 12 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than 950,000 electric vehicles in 59 countries, achieving a record of 'zero critical battery malfunction.' Its teams work to continuously improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality, and sustainable processes. In June 2021, AESC was again named 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.