Supply Chain Operations Senior Specialist
Location | Coventry |
Job type: | Contract |
Salary: | £30.93p/h Umbrella |
Contact name: | Vicki Martinson |
Contact email: | vmartinson@select-engineering.net |
Contact phone: | 01245403560 |
Job ref: | 39783 |
Published: | 3 months ago |
Duration: | 18 Months |
Expiry date: | 31 Jan 2025 23:59 |
Startdate: | asap |
Position Description:
This role will manage, deliver and ensure the Aftermarket Parts Supply Chain Operational Readiness for Li-Ion batteries.
The involves understanding the future supply chain and business Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy & requirements and bringing them to life by delivering this essential workstream as part of the wider cross functional project.
The role will focus on the successful implementation of the master warehouse storage facility and successful 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) service provider integration in the UK specifically focusing on Li-Ion Batteries.
This will support ensuring a robust operation is set up to provide replacement batteries and associated service parts to our global customers in line with the company plan to increase EV production across multiple new vehicle platforms from 2026 onwards.
The project will require focus, support and delivery on the following elements UK Warehousing Facility
Working with the company Property team Support the development of logistics operations process Ensure implementation of logistics operations process on time
Ensuring processes to address potential 'failure modes' are robust and embedded
Support 3PL procurement process Onboard 3PL partner including resource / training / equipment readiness etc
Engage with inbound supply and freight teams to ensure inbound and outbound material flows are set up
Manage external partner to deliver a warehouse design in line with company standards
Engage with other cross functional workstreams to ensure a joined-up end to end supply chain solution
Take best practice learning / seek synergies through out the wider company business regarding storage and handling of Li-Ion batteries (Including UK battery repair hub)
Engage with Property IT delivery teams to deliver IT infrastructure
Engage with Operational systems team to ensure WMS readiness
Ensure solutions implemented are compliant to our legal obligations.
Ensure speed of order fulfilment to point of dispatch supporting the customer journey SLA
Skills Required:
Background and experience in Supply Chain Management with Proven experience in logistics operations setup and implementations
Able to forge excellent cross-functional relationships and communicate succinctly across a number of functions and partners
Excellent project management skills, experience in working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and a passion about moving tasks forward as well as taking full ownership of projects / issues
Experience Required:
Background and experience in Supply Chain Management
Experience of Agile methodologies, Prince 2 or equivalent
Able to forge excellent cross-functional relationships and communicate succinctly across a number of functions and partners
Proven experience in logistics operations setup and implementations Excellent collaboration, communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to make fact based, data-driven decisions and considering multiple (and potentially competing) factors
Ability to negotiate and have adaptability
Ability to present, make recommendations, challenge people at all levels and defend position based on data - quantitative and qualitative Sound commercial judgement and confidence to contribute effectively
Highly competent with MS packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers trust and loyalty
Experience Preferred:
Understanding vehicle technologies / EV & Li-Ion knowledge Commercially astute with an ability to understand the business function that this role supports in particular Freight Logistics
Experience Automotive business experience particularly in parts supply chain
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Warehouse location selected & design complete in accordance with business standards and legal requirements Investment budget secured Fitout complete ready to receive product 3PL onboarded with processes in place and training complete Stock in bin and readiness for 1st outbound dispatch in line with vehicle program timing Meeting key project & vehicle program milestones and deliverables
Delivery of a solution in line with customer journey expectation Delivery of solution in line with project governance methodologies
Key Interactions
Interacts at Director / Senior Manager and all levels both within the company and with external partners including: After Market Parts Supply Chain Management Team company Property comapny IT / Systems company Corp Functions (Legal / Business Protection / Property / Insurance) UK GPLC operations (Mercia) 3rd Party Logistics provider External design partner Head of International Supply Chain & Logistics Performance Finance Indirect Procurement
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