Supply Chain Specialist (Global)
2 days ago
Peterlee
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a global leader in cutting-edge automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of a Supply Chain Specialist (FTC). This is a unique opportunity to operate at a global level, coordinating supply chain crisis management and material allocation across multiple international manufacturing sites. \n \n Overall Purpose: \n\n • Responsible for supporting the continuity of supply for raw material components across a global manufacturing network.\n, • Operating at a strategic level rather than supporting a single site, this role manages worldwide supply shortages, coordinates cross-functional recovery activities, and optimises material allocation across multiple plants and business units.\n, • Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Suppliers, you will minimise production disruption, maintain customer deliveries, and strengthen global supply chain resilience.\n\n Key Duties: \n \n\n • Manage the global allocation of constrained materials across multiple manufacturing sites and business units.\n, • Coordinate allocation activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product teams worldwide.\n, • Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans during global supply shortages.\n, • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve critical supply chain issues.\n, • Lead global supply chain improvement and logistics projects.\n, • Produce weekly management reports on supply risks, allocation status and recovery actions.\n, • Represent the business in global allocation meetings and crisis management forums.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance global supply chain resilience.\n, • Minimise production disruption across the global manufacturing network.\n, • Reduce customer delivery delays through effective material allocation and crisis management.\n, • Improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.\n, • Control expedited freight costs while maintaining service levels.\n\n Key Requirements: \n \n\n • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.\n, • 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Planning within manufacturing, automotive or electronics.\n, • Experience managing suppliers and improving logistics processes in a global environment.\n, • Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.\n, • Fluent English with excellent communication skills.\n, • Willingness to travel as and when needed.\n\n The Package: \n\n • £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.\n, • 6 month FTC, with potential 3 month rolling extensions.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement, 2-3 days in the office, WFH the other days.\n
