Site Supply Chain Manager - Medium Site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of SCM professionals, deliver operational performance using SCM standard business processes and strategy. The scope includes Planning & Scheduling (SIOP, MPS, SFS), Logistics (Freight, Warehousing, Inbound/Outbound, etc.), and associated performance metrics (Delivery, MSA, Logistics costs, DIO, etc.). The role is accountable for the deployment and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management standard processes. As a member of the site leadership team, the site SCM is the conductor for planning and logistics, ensures adherence to management process and alignment.

Job Responsibilities

• Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace “Great Place to Work” value drivers and Culture Principles
• Responsible for providing a safe working environment for SCM employees and for all employees in the logistic areas (receiving, warehousing, material handling and shipping)
• Accountable for leading the SCM team (leadership, target setting, performance review, talent management, organizational planning, recruiting/on-boarding, training and development…)
• Execute the Global Supply Chain Management Strategy
• Accountable for the site Operations Supply Planning activities (SIOP)
• Deploy, manage, monitor and improve planning processes (SIOP & MPS) within the site
• Facilitate the site Operations Supply Review (SIOP).
• Orchestrate the connections between Programme teams and Site team in relation to Daily execution, weekly MPS process and Monthly SIOP process (including Integrated Reconciliation at the lowest possible level)
• Responsible for delivering a feasible production plan (materials & capacity) that will fulfil the customers needs.
• Responsible for the site inventory strategy and performance (DIO).
• Responsible for the deployment and execution of GKNA standards (people, process, tools) and continuous improvement activities
• Responsible for the monitoring, review, analysis of SCM metrics
• Accountable for logistics activities (freight, warehousing, internal movements, inbound/outbound logistics…etc…) and the associated costs.
• Accountable for the total cost of the SCM function (headcount, budgets…)

Job Qualifications

• Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Supply Chain Management / Engineering or other discipline.
• At least 7-8 year(s) of working experience in a production environment is required for this position
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• A team player, willingness to cooperate and accept added responsibilities
• Strong leadership skills are a must

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging, and by living our five powerful principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique, we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ✈️