Supply Chain Logistics Officer

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Supply Chain operations organisation for the position Supply Chain Logistics Officer. This is a perfect opportunity to work on a dynamic network between the Final Assembly Lines, and the Procurement world *The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of the latest hybrid working benefits, sharing time between remote working and office-based activities at the client’s facility in Flintshire, Wales (minimum 3 days on site)* The successful candidate will drive supplier performance across the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-moving, digital environment. Any candidates with prior Armed Forces experience would be of extreme interest to the business This role manages a portfolio of suppliers in support of all Wing Programmes. The client has a global supply chain **standard rate(s) pays £29 per hour Umbrella or £21.91 per hour PAYE, any overtime (over 35 hours) paid at a premium rate (25% Mon-Fri and 50% Sat-Sun)** Responsibilities: Daily management of the supplier portfolio using existing business tools and future digitalization means Anticipation of risks and drive mitigation actions Demand and forecast control Communicate effectively to internal customers, team colleagues and external suppliers Supply chain prioritisation Challenge Supplier performance where appropriate Lead & Drive Supplier recoveries Understand and define the optimal ordering characteristics and strategy Specify and use of process automation Use data management tools to drive decisions in the supply chain Order Book Management and maintaining MRP Master Data Coordinate Supplier Working Parties Interact transnationally with suppliers (remotely and/or at suppliers) and proactively operate in a procurement community as partner to the Supply Chain Quality Manager and Commercial Buyer Be the 1st point of contact for supply chain queries from operations Own and Optimise Procured Goods Stock Create the future: Support Supply chain and Logistics Transformation projects Skills and Experience: Any prior Armed Forces experience would be extremely beneficial Solid experience ideally in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Logistics Procurement Manufacturing Engineering Design Engineering MRP expertise and experience of SAP in a manufacturing environment Experience in the use and deployment of Digital solutions/tools Experience of transnational working Expertise in problem solving Good team work ethic Project management and LEAN experience Ability to communicate at all levels of the business Willingness to travel and flexibility Google Suite experience desirable