Supply Chain Specialist Gloucester, England
Job description
Job description
Safran Landing Systems is a global player in the aerospace industry. We are leaders in the design, manufacture and support of landing gear, partnering with more than 30 air-framers and 900 customers. Our people are at the heart of our success and we work together for our sustainable future enabled by our four people fundamentals:
WE ensure diversity & inclusion and YOU make the difference
WE develop skills and build opportunities so YOU can shape our future
WE create a trustworthy work place so YOU can dare to act and innovate
WE promote collaboration and mutual support and YOU are part of the team
Based in between Gloucester and Cheltenham, we are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our team through a period of accelerated growth.
Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will manage supplier relationships and order books ensuring Safran meets delivery requirements and customer expectations.
You will:
- Manage a portfolio of Suppliers to ensure business requirements are met
- Undertake supplier performance analysis and impact reviews, implementing action plans, as well as participating in multisite Supplier business reviews
- Work within a cross functional team to ensure successful work package transfers in the Supply Chain
- Support effective implementation of Supplier Performance strategy and initiatives
- Manage internal expectations with key Customers to ensure full customer satisfaction
- Order book management: Analyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier, negotiate dead-lines & quantities to meet business needs
- Maintain ERP and manage inventory as well as review and upload the supplier schedules
Complementary description
- Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
- 5 week holiday entitlement, option to buy/sell annual leave
- Pension scheme, profit sharing bonus, company sick pay
- Benefits Portal with options for life assurance, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, cycle to work, house moving day, technology and retail discounts
- Global and local career progression opportunities and sponsorship of training courses
- Opportunities to be involved in CSR initiatives such as STEM outreach, charitable activities and employee organised events such as The Corporate Games and Dragon Boat Racing.
- Great facilities including free parking onsite (electric car charging points available), subsidised canteen/break area, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.
Job requirements
- Good working knowledge of ERP system (ideally SAP) and MRP2 Principles
- Experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven experience of building relationships with suppliers with strong negotiating and influencing skills
- Computer literate in Word & Excel to include an intermediate knowledge of Excel
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'
Specificity of the job
Occasional travel will be required to suppliers and other Safran sites, which may include occasional global travel
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The company has partnerships with 20 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, and supports 27,000 aircraft.
