Supply Chain Coordinator

5 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd Full time

About Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd

We are a leading manufacturer of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. Our company is known for its innovative approach, lean techniques, and passion for excellence. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of our supply chain, including the procurement of materials and services. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Management
    • Utilize MRP/ERP data to ensure purchase orders are placed effectively and on time to achieve OTIF at optimal cost.
    • Take full ownership over part pricing, ensuring purchase orders are confirmed.
    • Maintain timely communication/escalation of supply chain risks, working under the guidance of the Procurement Lead in delivering strategic business objectives.
  • Supplier Management
    • Own and coordinate the relationships with suppliers, setting and reviewing KPIs regularly.
    • Ensure suppliers meet 96%+ OTIF and lead corrective action to realign variance to target.
  • Inventory Management
    • Responsible for Inventory levels ensuring that excess and obsolescent stock is cleared within a timely manner.
    • Ensure that monthly and year-end Inventory targets are met.
  • Collaboration and Communication
    • Collaboratively work across the business to support value-add projects, business change initiatives, and forecasting of materials availability and costs.
    • Responsible for ensuring that suppliers are aware of any recorded rejections deemed their responsibility and that any resultant costs of quality to the company are recovered from the supplier promptly.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and procurement processes is essential.
  • Ability to deliver results within tight timeframes in a fast-moving environment.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a systematic way.
  • Ability to manage risk and identify and leverage cost drivers.
  • Great communication skills and the ability to develop good cross-functional, collaborative working relationships.
  • Analytical thinker, able to articulate the case and engage people to achieve the end goal.
  • A confident decision maker with a clear, thought-out rationale for judgements made.
  • Flexible to adapt to changing situations and environments.
  • Process-driven with evidence of working knowledge of procurement/supply chain processes and procedures.
  • Able to work, think, and make decisions autonomously.
  • Intermediate/Advanced MS Office Skills.

About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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