Job Description:
The opportunity:
Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics, delivering mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, and surveillance across land, sea, and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting business in Edinburgh is among the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers, and infra-red countermeasure systems.
Leonardo UK’s Supply Chain team seeks a Material Lead to provide supply chain management capabilities supporting the function and stakeholders. This role involves reporting on risks and opportunities to ensure smooth operations.
We seek a candidate with proven experience in managing supply chain aspects within production plans, capable of conducting analysis and risk assessments, and proficient in SAP, BobJ, and Power BI platforms for planning data extraction.
Responsibilities as a Supply Chain Material Lead:
* Act as the conduit for supply information from UK Supply Chain to the Integrated Program team.
* Keep the team informed of internal and external supply constraints impacting the build plan.
* Manage joint action plans for production material supply, ensuring timely closure to meet requirements.
* Present weekly production supply status, escalating risks appropriately.
* Provide updates on supplier risks and RCCA plans.
What we need from you:
* Ability to understand requirements and prioritize accordingly.
* Innovative thinking to develop solutions.
* Understanding of MRP demand and supply, and ability to assess and mitigate risks using system data.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Team player attitude.
Essential qualifications and experience:
* Experience with Demand and Supply profiles in an MRP system.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
* Strong communication skills within teams and across organization parts.
* Experience in Supply Chain management, particularly in risk mitigation for supply plans.
* Background in manufacturing and production environments.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. Our benefits include:
* Flexible working hours and hybrid options.
* Company-funded benefits such as healthcare, dental, and lifestyle allowances.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
* Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Employee wellbeing programs and diversity initiatives.
* Discounted gym memberships, cycle schemes, and extensive online training resources.
* Referral incentives and management-level bonus schemes.
For more details, visit our website.
Leonardo is a key player in aerospace, defence, and security with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.
We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming and safe environment where everyone can thrive.
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Contract Type: Hybrid
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