Company Overview
TT Electronics is a global manufacturer dedicated to engineering advanced electronics that benefit the planet and people. We focus on safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships to deliver world‑class customer service.
Role Overview
Head of Supply Chain located in Abercynon, South Wales. A site leadership role reporting to the General Manager, responsible for driving the strategic plan for supply chain and day‑to‑day management of purchasing, planning and movement of goods departments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Supply Chain Optimisation
* Develop and implement supply chain strategies to align with business objectives, ensuring efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
* Lead end‑to‑end supply chain planning, balancing demand with production and optimising inventory levels.
* Accountable for inventory planning and delivery of plan.
* Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and reduce lead times.
Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)
* Oversee the SIOP process to align demand with production capacity, inventory management, and procurement.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, finance, and operations to ensure optimal supply‑demand balance.
* Analyse market trends, customer demand, and supply constraints to drive data‑driven decision‑making.
Master Scheduling & Production Planning
* Develop and maintain a robust master production schedule that optimises capacity, labour, and materials.
* Coordinate with Operations to develop supply and capacity scenarios.
* Work closely with manufacturing to ensure smooth production flow while minimising bottlenecks.
* Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans proactively in response to demand and supply chain fluctuations.
Inventory and Stores
* Oversee inventory policies, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet production needs while minimising excess.
* Implement best practices for warehouse and material handling to improve accuracy, efficiency, and traceability.
* Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and process improvements.
Supplier and Stakeholder Collaboration
* Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely material availability and mitigate supply chain risks.
* Work closely with procurement teams to enhance supplier performance, cost savings and contract negotiations.
* Ensure alignment between supply chain, engineering and quality teams for component lifecycle management.
People Management
* Ensure adherence to company codes of conduct, timekeeping and disciplines.
* Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTIF, inventory turns and schedule adherence.
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards and company policies.
* Lead and mentor supply‑chain teams, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on operational excellence.
* Work with the global group teams in support of TT Company strategies and initiatives at the site.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
* Experience managing a busy supply chain function, dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels.
* Able to understand and meet the needs of customers, both internal and external.
* Data‑focused, logical decision‑making approach, applying business insights and opportunities in a structured manner.
* Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction.
* An inspirational and motivational leader, able to navigate, manage and, where appropriate, effect change.
* Clear communicator with a confident and open demeanour, respecting other points of view.
* Strategic thinker with an innovative approach to problem solving.
* ERP proficient.
Benefits
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Employee assistance programme
* Short Term Incentive Plan
* Financial wellbeing benefit
* Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted RAC membership
* Discounted Gym membership at local leisure centres
* Specsavers vouchers
* Free Fruit Tuesdays
* 75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
* Supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability
Additional Requirements and Compliance
All successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and may be subject to security and export control restrictions, which may impose nationality limitations. TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Successful candidates will also be required to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
#J-18808-Ljbffr