Supply Chain Manager
Business Aviation
Full time permanent - Oxfordshire.
Our customer is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise our supply chain operations, with a focus on procurement, logistics, inventory management, and parts sales. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply chain performance, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in processes and team capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain & Stores Operations
• Oversee efficient and cost-effective operations across procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and stores management.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed within the stores department and that regulatory requirements for storage facilities are fully understood, implemented, and maintained.
• Oversee logistics and customs compliance for shipping and receiving, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate various functions within the department, ensuring effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment while adhering to all airworthiness and safety requirements.
• Manage incoming inspection, classification, segregation, and storage of components, materials, tools, and equipment according to manufacturers’ and regulatory recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of shelf-life materials, stores locations, batch numbers, and approved certificates.
Supplier & Contract Management
• Assess suppliers of both new and used components, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance with regard to cost efficiency, delivery, and turnaround times to ensure optimal value and service quality.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee sub-contract orders, ensuring that contracts fulfil inspection and quality control requirements.
• Identify opportunities within existing contracts to maximise value for the organisation and drive process improvements.
Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the company’s goals, incorporating sustainability and risk management initiatives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain, stores, and logistics operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive initiatives for risk mitigation, including supplier diversification, contingency planning, and inventory management strategies.
Compliance & Safety
• Ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety policies within the stores team.
• Lead mandatory and internal reporting, including accident and incident reporting, and ensure compliance with corrective action from audit findings.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure team compliance with health and safety regulations within the supply chain function.
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, train, and evaluate the stores team, fostering a high-performance, safety-focused, and compliant work environment.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, encouraging continuous learning and qualifications enhancement.
• Measure lost time and report all accidents/incidents to support a safety-conscious and responsive work environment.
Cross-functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance departments to forecast demand and plan supply chain activities in line with business objectives.
• Serve as a key supply chain advisor across departments, ensuring integration and alignment with other areas of the business.
Qualifications & Skills
• Education: Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: Proven experience in supply chain management, ideally within the aviation or a related technical industry.
• Skills: Proficiency in supply chain systems, strong negotiation skills, and analytical ability to monitor supplier performance and market trends.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in team leadership, with an ability to motivate and guide teams in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of supply chain regulations and industry standards, including health, safety, and environmental requirements.
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