Supply Chain Expert - Fluent Spanish

SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERT – FLUENT SPANISH NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES PERMENANT FULL TIME COMPETITIVE SALARY PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS The Supply Chain Expert is responsible for the day-to-day material planning, scheduling and delivery of equipment from the UK and foreign suppliers. The Supply Chain Expert shall be 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 Supply Chain Expert shall also be responsible for activating & mobilising their given group of suppliers ahead of factory production. Functions And Responsibilities • Ensure that materials required for plant production are scheduled & delivered in accordance with the on-going build programme and stipulated lead times. • Actively promote materials PULL, JIT and inventory optimisation systems. • Responsible for mobilising project material requirements by ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition from procurement to Activation Manager. • Maintain & manage Company 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 & procurement regarding all supplier delivery and performance matters. • Monitor supplier delivery performance using the Company 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 the Company warehouses. • Manage free issue of material as & where applicable. • Compile materials exceptions report 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 & mobilisation reviews. Required Professional Experience Degree level qualified is – Desirable Proven experience withing Supply Chain, Procurement, Material or Production Planning is essential FLUENT SPANISH SPEAKING IS ESSENTIAL Company Benefits: • 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option • Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits • Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary • Free Eye Tests for all DSE users • Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions • Cycle to Work scheme • Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits • Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers • 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line • Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development • 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value • Dedicated Women’s Network • Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant