Job Description:
Our Material Services department are currently recruiting for a Support Logistics Inventory Control Team (SLICT) Manager. The focus of your role will be to deliver the material service elements to the customer whilst achieving cost savings for the customer and profit margins, satisfying the overall strategic aim of delivering improved platform support to contractual obligations. You will also ensure that the day-to-day activities of availability and sustainment are managing the material and operational supply requirements.
Please note that this role is a JFF Level 6 (Business Support).
What you’ll be doing as the SLICT Manager:
* Forge strong working relationships with Customers, senior management, and relevant stakeholders ensuring material delivery issues are well communicated and proposed solutions are discussed and managed appropriately.
* Manage, lead, and develop availability officers to deliver material to our worldwide Customer base and be responsible for the provision of appropriate material solutions to mitigate issues which may impinge on Customer on-time delivery and satisfaction.
* Influence and manage key internal relationships with Procurement, Logistics providers, Programmes, Engineering, and Material Requirement Planning.
* Proactively identify and manage potential threats to performance and Customer satisfaction by monitoring programme and performance data.
* Prioritise and allocate assets within your own programme and, where applicable, agree priorities with other managers which may result in assets being redirected.
* Escalate appropriately material issues impacting customer satisfaction to the head of the department.
* Assist in providing accurate and timely inputs into the internal company process and, where applicable, explain variances of spend versus forecast and root causes to senior management.
What we need from you:
* Someone who has the ability to effectively manage and lead a team to enable them to provide excellent internal and external customer service.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, required to form effective relationships with Customer and stakeholder networks.
* The ability to interface and influence at senior level within the Customer and industry domains.
* Have developed solution finding and problem solving techniques able to be applied in an operational environment.
* Proven, successful track record in logistics management within an aerospace environment.
* In-depth knowledge of logistics and material supply techniques.
* Experience of managing complex and demanding commercial arrangements where service delivery, inventory management, and financial responsibility are key elements.
Security Clearance:
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Life at Leonardo:
With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
* Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity).
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIN Learning.
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.
For a full list of our Company benefits, please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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