Join a global Tier 1 automotive business where ownership matters more than hierarchy.
You will lead and redesign end-to-end supply chain operations, balancing people, performance and delivery.
Material Planning & Logistics Manager
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire area (commutable from Swindon, Banbury, Cheltenham).
Company: A Tier-1 trusted partner to the world’s most iconic automotive brands, including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Bentley, BMW, and the VW Group, that specializes in precision-engineered products.
What will you be doing?
- Taking full ownership of materials planning, production scheduling, and logistics operations across the business.
- Auditing and redesigning planning processes to improve supplier on-time delivery and overall production efficiency.
- Building realistic production and material plans that balance service levels, capacity, and inventory.
- Leading the customer service function, managing day-to-day interactions with automotive OEMs (including JLR, Ford).
- Overseeing goods-in processing, stock management, and finished goods shipping.
- Full responsibility for the department, including recruitment, mentoring, upskilling, and performance management.
- Promoting lean and improvement initiatives across all supply chain processes.
- Driving company performance through KPI monitoring and delivering detailed monthly MP&L activity reports to the Management Team.
What will help you get the job done?
- Leadership experience in a supply chain function in the manufacturing sector (automotive, electronics, aviation, or similar industries would be an advantage).
- Operational knowledge across the end-to-end supply chain, specifically in material planning, production scheduling, and managing the customer interface is essential.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, ideally with previous exposure to system migrations or implementations.
- A hands‑on, proactive approach to problem‑solving. You should be comfortable working autonomously and managing change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage complex relationships with both internal production teams and high‑pressure external customers.
Why is it worth it?
- A flat, non‑corporate structure and collaborative culture.
- A high degree of autonomy and ownership over the department’s strategy, process redesign, and operational improvements.
- A standard 4‑day working week (Monday to Thursday), providing a consistent 3‑day weekend.
