A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Professional to join the team with our prestigious client Collins at their site in Wolverhampton

• Job Description

• Be the Tactical Supply Chain member of the Value Stream.
• Represent Supply Chain at daily Value Stream Tier reviews and other appropriate meetings involving supply and demand.
• Own and manage Supply issues (E2-E4) providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.
• Support the Strategic Value Stream Focal in the development and implementation of supplier strategies, projects and processes to improve quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Lead and be involved in Continuous Improvement (CORE) activities involving supply and demand.  
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to deliver resolution to complex supplier issues and drive systemic lessons learned
• Work in a matrix organisation and use effective influencing skills to ensure materials are delivered to plan.
• Present at an executive level regularly both issue status and improvement activities.
• Use leading KPI metrics to identify and then drive improvement activities.
• Be accountable for facilitating the resolution of problems with internal and external stakeholders.
• Visit suppliers for senior account reviews.

• You will bring to the role:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Have an adaptable approach and be focused on results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Drive and enthusiasm with a positive outlook and a desire to succeed
• A proactive, positive approach, and enjoy working part of diverse and dynamic  team
• Enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships with both internal and external customers
• Bring confidence, be open, honest and have the ability to anticipate potential blockers to success.
• Experience of managing complex relationships with suppliers.
• Enjoy influencing others and thrive in a fast paced ever evolving organisation.
• Be flexible and willing to travel and to work flexible hours to support business requirements.

• It would also be desirable if you:

• Had experience of leading a team, directly or indirectly
• Experience of working with SAP / MRP
• Continuous Improvement (CORE) problem solving background
• CIPS accreditation and/or a Degree in Business Management or Engineering
• Have the ability to speak French, Italian or Polish.