Material Activation Specialist

3 weeks ago

Newport, Newport, United Kingdom CAF Rolling Stock UK Limited Full time
Job Summary

The Material Activation Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day material planning, scheduling, and delivery of equipment from UK and foreign suppliers. This role is a pivotal member of the Activation team, reporting into the Activation Manager, with overall day-to-day responsibility for a given portfolio of suppliers. The Material Activation Specialist shall also be responsible for activating and mobilizing their given group of suppliers ahead of factory production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure that materials required for plant production are scheduled and delivered in accordance with the on-going build programme and stipulated lead times.
  • Actively promote materials PULL, JIT, and inventory optimization systems.
  • Responsible for mobilizing project material requirements by ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition from procurement to Activation Manager.
  • Maintain and manage CAF BAAN MRP/ERP system to reflect material requirements based on project build and suppliers' lead times.
  • Manage day-to-day expediting of materials required for direct production.
  • Act as the key interface between supply chain and procurement regarding all supplier delivery and performance matters.
  • Monitor supplier delivery performance using the CAF OTIF KPI/model.
  • Manage supplier delivery non-conformance.
  • Identify risks in material supply and take evasive action to ensure continuity of supply, i.e., change requests, production bottlenecks, etc.
  • Escalate and foreseen supplier performance issues to the relevant function, i.e., procurement, quality, project lead, etc.
  • Conduct supplier site follow-up as required. Participate in supplier reviews as required.
  • Actively work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce supplier lead times.
  • Track, manage, and control stock movements across CAF warehouses.
  • Manage free issue of material as and where applicable.
  • Compile materials exceptions reports on a regular basis.
  • Ensure materials are received and booked in correctly to avoid line delays.
  • Work on best practice principles by adopting and/or shaping existing internal processes.
  • Lead and represent Activation Manager in supplier readiness and mobilization reviews. Invoice query clearance.
Requirements
  • Degree within a commercial/technical discipline.
  • Highly proficient user of Microsoft applications – Excel, Word, etc.
  • Previous experience and knowledge in material activation management, inventory, and control, within a fast-paced modern manufacturing environment.

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