Job Description
Supply chain co-ordinator
Position Description; Scope of the role;
· Working within a mainly aerospace manufacturing environment, you’ll be part of a small team with a
shared responsibility for a combined annual spend of >£21’000’000.
· You will be managing the performance of key sub-contractors working with external account
stakeholders.
· Within your role you will develop strategic, tactical and transactional relationships to maximise
performance across a diverse supply chain.
· The role will require you to liaise with our internal teams and sub-contractors to expedite information
and deliveries from multiple suppliers to ensure that performance meets business metrics
· Work towards specific KPIs ensuring business requirements relating to Quality, Cost and Delivery of
purchased products are achieved.
· Manage specific projects with key stakeholders in order to improve process efficiencies and implement
continuous improvement initiatives, both within the department and at sub contract suppliers.
Supervisory & Line Management Responsibilities
· Accountable to Operations Manager (Supply Chain & Procurement)
· Responsible in ensuring the External Supply Chain functions effectively, adds value to the business, and
that each sub-contractor plays their part in NMB-UK achieving targets set by both Customers and
Shareholders.
· Responsible for the performance of individual sub-contractors, and the service they provide to NMB –
UK
· Responsible for achieving specific targets and objectives as set by the Supply Chain/Procurement
Manager
Main Responsibilities and Activities
· Responsibility for all aspects of workflow related to sub-contract operations
· Expedite activities / items at various approved vendors to meet the manufacturing requirement as
defined by the Supply Chain / Procurement Manager
· Minimise lead time between internal production operations
· Liaise with sub-contractors on a regular basis to ensure performance is in line with NMB expectations
· Ensure that on completion of the sub-contract process, parts handed back to NMB Production are ‘fit
for use’ and meet all standards relevant to work storage / documentation packages etc
· Maintain the upkeep of accurate information in relation to:
o Sub-Contracted operations
o Vendor performance
· Communicate information to relevant parties, (both internal and external)
· Represent the department at meetings
· Work within budgetary requirements
· Proactively identify, communicate and implement corrective action plans when schedule goes ‘off-
target’
· There is an expectation that you will be flexible within the department. Part of the role will involve
‘hands-on’ activities required to move product to/from the supply chain as well as raising
documentation packs for sub-contract operations.
Special Aptitudes · Good Communication and inter-personal skills are essential for this role · Strong conflict management skills. Able to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude · A commitment to achieving the best solutions · Relentless in exceeding customer expectations · Endeavour to find new ways of doing things that benefit the department and learn from past experiences · Flexible attitude is essential. Part of the role may include physical elements, (such as moving work around the work area and packing / unpacking orders). · Must have a pro-active approach to the requirements dictated within this environment · Naturally well organised individual with good administration skills · Must be able to work as part of a team, working within a high pressure environment · Strong problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner · Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a positive manner · Show strong customer service skills in managing difficult situations with both internal and external customer issues · Respond promptly to requests, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and meaningful · Ensure business and departmental targets are achieved · Work within the Quality Management System, under the guidelines of BS EN ISO 9001 / BS EN 9100, and any other controls that may be supplemented to meet the specific requirements of customers and regulatory authorities
Experience and Qualifications
· Supply Chain background
· IT Literate – ideally IT qualification
· English and Mathematics – GCSE or above
· Polite but forthright telephone manner
· Positive outlook with the personality and drive to achieve results
· Full driving licence
· Engineering Experience Preferred
Hours of work
Overtime available when required
Day Shift: Monday – Thursday (7:30-16:00) / Friday (7:30 – 12:30)
Benefits
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Subsidised Health Care
Uniform
Bike to Work Scheme
Company Pension – 5% employer contribution Subsidised Canteen On-Site Parking Long Service Award Employee Referral Scheme Death in Service Scheme