At a Glance
- Tasks: Support suppliers, resolve challenges, and ensure timely delivery of critical parts.
- Company: Dynamic company in the aerospace and defence sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Regular supplier visits and a chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in supply chain management while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain planning, scheduling, or supplier management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Supply Chain Development Specialist Up to £49,000 📍 Midlands | Hybrid ✈️ Regular supplier visits across the Midlands with occasional travel to Prestwick Are you experienced in supply chain planning, scheduling or supplier management within a complex manufacturing environment?
We're looking for a Supply Chain Development Specialist to play a key role in supporting supplier performance, resolving supply chain challenges and ensuring critical parts are delivered on time.
This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to identify risks, drive recovery plans and keep production moving.
The Role Support suppliers in recovering performance and improving delivery.
Visit suppliers across the Midlands to identify issues, implement recovery plans and build strong relationships.
Monitor supplier performance and communicate risks to key stakeholders.
Maintain supplier schedules and ensure MRP/ERP data is accurate.
Assess the supply chain impact of engineering changes.
Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve supply issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
Help optimise inventory while maintaining continuity of supply.
About You We're keen to hear from people with experience in: Supply Chain Planning Production Planning or Scheduling Materials Planning Supplier Management Supplier Performance or Supplier Development Supply Chain Execution You'll also bring: Experience within aerospace, defence or another complex manufacturing environment.
A good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies is desirable.
Location
Supplier Development Specialist in Nottingham employer: Arguile
At Arguile, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer in the defence sector, offering our employees the chance to make a significant impact in a high-growth start-up environment. Our collaborative work culture fosters creativity and strategic thinking, while our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to grow your career. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique advantage with access to industry leaders and cutting-edge projects that shape the future of defence.
