Head of Supply Chain Management in Reading

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range: Negotiable

The Malloy Aeronautics Team: Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to):

• Lead, mentor, and develop a supply chain department made up of a procurement team, warehousing team and shipping team to drive strategic purchasing, on time delivery and clear organisation through the factory of all components required for manufacturing and research and development activities.
• Own the end-to-end supply chain across raw materials, packaging, production, warehousing, and distribution.
• Oversee task allocation, provide training, and monitor the progress of the supply chain functions.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to enhance cost efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish purchasing schedules and stock management plans to prevent stockouts and maintain optimal inventory levels for seamless manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, ensuring materials are sourced within budget and aligned with production schedules.
• Onboard new and develop existing supplier relationships to mitigate risk, enhancing supply chain resilience to reduce dependency on sources and ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Project Management, Production, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance to align purchasing with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality components, serving as the key liaison for purchasing, distribution and supply chain matters.
• Lead and support Senior Business Reviews with strategic suppliers, including occasional travel to supplier sites as needed.
• Provide regular weekly reports to the Senior Leadership Team.

Additional Accountabilities:

• To lead and elevate Malloy supply chain operations.
• You will be responsible for developing and executing our procurement, warehousing and logistics strategy to ensure the seamless flow of materials that keeps our production lines moving.
• You’ll lead a dedicated supply chain team, ensuring timely delivery of all materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing of Malloy products.
• Collaborating closely with Engineering and Production, you will ensure purchasing is efficient and deliveries are well-coordinated - enabling our factory to operate at peak performance.
• You will understand and develop existing methods for managing and optimising the current supply chain solutions.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Leadership skills to bring your team on a journey with you and encourage them to be the best they can be.
• Negotiation skills – evidenced experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify and implement a solution.
• Detailed understanding and evidenced experience of supplier risk and opportunity management.
• Ability to create relationships and work collaboratively to achieve a common business goal with internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Previous experience of managing strategic Supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of and experience in export control environments such as EAR, SIELs and OGELs.
• Previous experience of setting out supply chain strategies which focus on short-, medium- and long-term supply chain ambitions.
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office programs particularly Excel.
• Experience of a manufacturing environment and previous exposure to the full component life cycle from purchase request to customer shipment.
• Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Experience of behavioural and performance management of multiple employees.

Qualifications:

• You will have or be working towards MCIPS or have a similar professional qualification OR hold a degree in a business-related subject (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance) - preferred.

Behaviours:

At Malloy Aeronautics (as a subsidiary of BAE Systems) both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated.

• Strategic Vision - Anticipates and plans for future business landscape
• Creativity - Balances imagination and information to identify solutions
• Adaptability - Responds to change with positive action
• Collaboration - Drives high standards of performance through cooperation and teamwork
• Develops People - Creates an inclusive workplace in which all individuals thrive and give their best
• Integrity - Demonstrates commitment to the BAE Systems Values
• Courage - Takes appropriate risks and leads with humility
• Inspiration - Inspires others to be their best

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs - from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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