Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Oxford Airport
Reports To: Engineering Director
Job Overview
Our customer is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise supply chain operations, with a focus on procurement, logistics, inventory management, and parts sales. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply chain performance, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in processes and team capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence.
A strong business aviation background is essential, knowledge of repair shops etc, parts sourcing is a big part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain & Stores Operations
- Oversee efficient and cost-effective operations across procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and stores management.
- Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed within the stores department and that regulatory requirements for storage facilities are fully understood, implemented, and maintained.
- Oversee logistics and customs compliance for shipping and receiving, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate various functions within the department, ensuring effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment while adhering to all airworthiness and safety requirements.
- Manage incoming inspection, classification, segregation, and storage of components, materials, tools, and equipment according to manufacturers’ and regulatory recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records of shelf-life materials, stores locations, batch numbers, and approved certificates.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Assess suppliers of both new and used components, identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings.
- Monitor supplier performance with regard to cost efficiency, delivery, and turnaround times to ensure optimal value and service quality.
- Negotiate contracts and oversee sub-contract orders, ensuring that contracts fulfil inspection and quality control requirements.
- Identify opportunities within existing contracts to maximise value for the organisation and drive process improvements.
Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the company’s goals, incorporating sustainability and risk management initiatives.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain, stores, and logistics operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Drive initiatives for risk mitigation, including supplier diversification, contingency planning, and inventory management strategies.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety policies within the stores team.
- Lead mandatory and internal reporting, including accident and incident reporting, and ensure compliance with corrective action from audit findings.
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure team compliance with health and safety regulations within the supply chain function.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, train, and evaluate the stores team, fostering a high-performance, safety-focused, and compliant work environment.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, encouraging continuous learning and qualifications enhancement.
- Measure lost time and report all accidents/incidents to support a safety-conscious and responsive work environment.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance departments to forecast demand and plan supply chain activities in line with business objectives.
- Serve as a key supply chain advisor across departments, ensuring integration and alignment with other areas of the business.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience: Proven experience in supply chain management, ideally within the aviation or a related technical industry.
- Skills: Proficiency in supply chain systems, strong negotiation skills, and analytical ability to monitor supplier performance and market trends.
- Leadership: Demonstrated experience in team leadership, with an ability to motivate and guide teams in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.
- Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of supply chain regulations and industry standards, including health, safety, and environmental requirements.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a leading private aviation company
- A collaborative work environment at our Oxford location
Contact Simon Portway
07513 825 783
Simon.portway@argo.work
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