REQ ID: 126872
JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Manager
SALARY: £57,792 - £73,000

POSTING START DATE: 19/11/2024

POSTING END DATE: 03/12/2024 
LOCATION: Solihull  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

WHAT TO EXPECT 
 
The purpose of the role is to ensure that suppliers deliver parts to the plant on time to the latest material requirements schedule. You will be responsible for identifying risks to supply of parts and formulate plans to mitigate against them. The role requires ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained while minimising cost. You will lead a team of people to manage suppliers worldwide 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•    Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of parts
•    Collaborating with procurement, transport, material fulfilment and manufacturing to support the delivery process
•    Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing strategies to mitigate them
•    Using data to manage inventory, and optimize supply chain processes
•    Ensuring that inventory levels are maintained to meet customer demand without overstocking
•    Monitoring and controlling costs associated with the supply chain to ensure budget adherence
•    Leading a team of analysts to achieve delivery targets and improve performance
 
WHAT YOU NEED
 
•    Previous experience of supply chain management
•    Knowledge of supply chain processes and inventory management
•    Proven ability to work within tight deadlines & be able to manage and prioritise multiple activities simultaneously
•    A strong communicator with good negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas and problems
•    Strong analytical skills and statistical ability – able to use data & metrics to drive improvement
•    Demonstrable and experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.