MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Officer to join our client within the aerospace manufacturing world in an initial 6 month contract (with very likely extension thereafter).
SUPPLY OFFICER - INSIDE IR35 - £29 PER HOUR (OVERTIME PAID AT 25% - 50% UPLIFT) - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - INITIAL CONTRACT UNTIL 15/12/2026 - Sector: AEROSPACE
This position sits within a fast-paced operational supply chain function responsible for managing supplier performance, material availability and supply continuity across a high-volume, highly regulated production environment.
The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, coordinate recovery activities, support operational delivery and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain.
The role requires a commercially aware, data-driven individual with strong stakeholder management capability, experience operating within manufacturing or engineering environments and the ability to coordinate across multiple functions internationally.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage supplier performance across a portfolio of operational suppliers within a complex manufacturing environment.
* Monitor and manage supply chain risks, implementing mitigation and recovery plans where required.
* Coordinate demand planning, forecasting and supply prioritisation activities.
* Act as a key interface between operations, procurement, quality and external suppliers.
* Support supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives.
* Maintain and optimise ordering strategies, inventory control and material availability.
* Manage order books and maintain ERP/MRP master data accuracy.
* Utilise data analytics and digital tools to support operational decision-making.
* Support automation and process improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
* Coordinate supplier governance activities and operational reviews.
* Support transformation and logistics improvement programmes.
* Work collaboratively across international teams and supplier networks.
Essential Experience
* Experience within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations or engineering environments.
* Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing operations.
* Experience managing supplier performance and operational delivery.
* Ability to analyse operational data and drive problem resolution.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience operating within cross-functional and international environments.
* Good organisational capability and ability to manage competing priorities.
* Strong team collaboration skills.
Desirable Experience
* Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or complex manufacturing sectors.
* SAP or equivalent ERP platform experience.
* Exposure to digitalisation or supply chain automation initiatives.
* Lean, continuous improvement or operational excellence experience.
* Project management capability.
* Experience supporting supplier recovery programmes.
* Willingness to travel internationally where required.
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