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SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERT – FLUENT SPANISH
NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES
PERMENANT FULL TIME
COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS

The Supply Chain Expert is responsible for the day-to-day material planning, scheduling and delivery of equipment from the UK and foreign suppliers. The Supply Chain Expert shall be a pivotal member of the Activation team reporting into the Activation Manager, with overall day-to-day responsibility for a given portfolio of suppliers. The Supply Chain Expert shall also be responsible for activating & mobilising their given group of suppliers ahead of factory production.

Functions And Responsibilities
• Ensure that materials required for plant production are scheduled & delivered in accordance with the on-going build programme and stipulated lead times.
• Actively promote materials PULL, JIT and inventory optimisation systems.
• Responsible for mobilising project material requirements by ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition from procurement to Activation Manager.
• Maintain & manage Company BAAN MRP / ERP system to reflect material requirements based on project build and suppliers lead times.
• Manage day-to-day expediting of materials required for direct production.
• Act as the key interface between supply chain & procurement regarding all supplier delivery and performance matters.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance using the Company OTIF KPI /model.
• Manage supplier delivery non conformance.
• Identify risks in material supply and take evasive action to ensure continuity of supply i.e. change requests, production bottlenecks etc.
• Escalate and foreseen supplier performance issues to the relevant function i.e. procurement, quality, project lead etc.Conduct supplier site follow up as required.
• Participate in supplier reviews as required.
• Actively work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce supplier lead times.
• Track manage and control stock movements across the Company warehouses.
• Manage free issue of material as & where applicable.
• Compile materials exceptions report on a regular basis.
• Ensure materials are received and booked in correctly to avoid line delays.
• Work on best practice principles by adopting and or shaping existing internal processes.
• Lead and represent Activation Manager in supplier readiness & mobilisation reviews.

Required Professional Experience
Degree level qualified is – Desirable
Proven experience withing Supply Chain, Procurement, Material or Production Planning is essential
FLUENT SPANISH SPEAKING IS ESSENTIAL

Company Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women’s Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant