This is a fixed term role for 12-18 months. The post holder will be responsible for supply chain activities with respect to new product introduction into supply chain. The post holder will liaise with different functions like Manufacturing Engineering, Design, PM to get data in the required timescales to meet the supply base lead times. The post holder will also have a connection with category sourcing to meet budgetary requirements. Responsibilities Member of Integrated Programme Team Supprt IPT Meetings by proactively bringing supply chain status, risks and actions. Review the CCB Packs and feed back t the organisation when ECRs are putting PODD at risk. Supprt NPI WAR Participate in design reviews & prgram meetings as appropriate Participate in phase release reviews Act as liaison between the wider Supply Chain organisation and the NPI IPT teams Prvide programmes with accurate, timely supply chain information Ensure Supply Chain has a vice in the IPT and programme decision making Identify improvement activities, process development and corrective actions to ensure an efficient, high performing NPI supply chain function Manage cost of sourced parts to the programme costed BOM target. Including proactive activities such as: Frecasting costed BOM Supprting DtC and VAVE events Supprting should-cost analysis Maintain daily and weekly key performance indictors against assigned suppliers and MRP system Carry out any other activities necessary for the smooth running of the NPI Supply Chain function Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures Role expectation is 70/30 based with Supply Chain in Seagoe and Engineering/Programmes in Banbridge. Reward Competitive salary 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service) 37.5 hours per week Flexi time working £5,000 employee referral bonus Health cash plan Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay IVF & Assisted Conception Policy Women in Business - Corporate Member Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Recognition scheme Service Awards Local charity / sponsorship activities Dedicated employee parking Discounted Gym membership Learning and development opportunities Career progression Requirements Essential Previous experience in a busy production environment or equivalent. 3 years’ experience of Material Planning/Sourcing role in an Engineering or Aerospace company Knowledge of MRP systems Educated to GCSE Level, Grades AC, or equivalent (including Maths & English) Planning and Organising Interpersonal skills Customer focused (internal and external) Results orientated and self-driven Desirable Third level qualification in a supply chain related discipline We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting. Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026 at 17:00. For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com