Onsite: Lakeside – Kingston upon Thames
Eaton’s Aerospace Fluid Electrical Distribution (FED) division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end flow of materials into, through, and out of the facility to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and minimized logistics costs. You will leverage Eaton’s Aerospace Materials Strategy and standard tools to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will also play a critical role in deploying systems and processes supported by our Global and Divisional Materials teams.
What you’ll do:
* Develop and communicate a strategic vision for supply chain operations across the site.
* Utilize tools like ERP Health Monitor to ensure compliance and performance in procurement and logistics.
* Drive continuous improvement in KPIs such as Material Availability, Inventory Days on Hand, Warehouse Efficiency, and Excess & Obsolete inventory.
* Identify and implement process improvements by understanding material demand and optimizing service flow.
* Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet customer and contractual expectations.
* Lead cross-functional coordination on high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals.
* Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing and logistics teams to implement best-in-class supply chain solutions.
* Deploy and maintain inventory replenishment plans to balance service levels, inventory, and logistics costs.
* Oversee quarterly and annual physical inventories and cycle count processes.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field.
* Bachelor’s degree or CPIM accreditation
Skills:
* Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro), Kinaxis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational inefficiencies and supplier performance.
* Knowledge of lean principles and metrics.
* Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and compliance requirements.
What We Offer:
* Competitive compensation and benefits package (private medical insurance, volunteering day, life insurance, employee discounts,
* We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
* We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
* We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happened.
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