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Materials Lead initial 9 month fixed term contract
Leyland
Were leading the transition to zeroemission mobility.
Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UKs largest bus manufacturer.
At Alexander Dennis and across NFI and our family of brands we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge which guides our daily actions and longterm planning we are passionate about creating a better product a better workplace and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.
Are you ready to embrace the challenge Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!
Join Our Team as a Materials Lead Drive Supply Chain Excellence!
Were looking for a proactive and detailoriented Materials Lead to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this key role youll act as the crucial link between Operations and Supply Chain ensuring materials are delivered on time to the right quality and in line with production schedules. This is a handson role where youll be actively present in the warehousechecking stock levels identifying shortages and ensuring everything is in place to keep production running smoothly. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment love problem solving and have a passion for continuous improvement wed love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Take the lead in identifying material risks and carrying out cleantobuild checks for each contract to keep production on track.
- Work closely with the Business Unit team to categorise parts using A B C indicators helping to streamline issue resolution and escalation.
- Be the key connection between the operational team and the wider supply chain ensuring daily priorities for inbound materials are clear and aligned.
- Make sure material planners have accurate arrival dates for all current and upcoming builds keeping information up to date and reliable.
- Optimise stock levels by understanding and recommending improvements to MRP settings including safety stock and lead times.
- Jump in to help resolve supply escalations bringing a calm solutionsfocused approach.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to improve how materials are presented to the line driving efficiency and cutting costs.
- Sign off on commercial specification changes from a supply chain perspective.
- Represent the Supply Chain team in New Product Development (NPD) meetings and ensure supply readiness for upcoming changes.
- Review and approve engineering modifications within supply lead time ensuring minimal disruption.
- Share accurate updates on material issues at daily Tier 4 meetings and lead crossfunctional problem solving.
- Keep key reports and metrics updated in realtime to support decision making.
- Support with other tasks and projects as needed flexibility and teamwork are key!
Key success measures:
- Weekly clear to build reports issued and maintained in realtime.
- Daily critical shortage lists kept uptodate with all necessary data for escalation.
- 100 of material shortages communicated before impacting production.
- 99.5 OTIF (On Time In Full) material supply to the Business Unit.
- Yearonyear reduction in learning and development costs within the business unit.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Ideally 5 years experience in a fastpaced materials or supply chain environmentbut if youve got the right attitude and transferable skills wed still love to hear from you.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across a wide range of teams.
- A proactive mindset and natural problemsolver always looking for ways to improve processes and overcome challenges.
- Sharp attention to detail youll spot issues before they become problems.
- Resilience and tenacity you keep going until the jobs done right.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a strong drive to make things better every day.
- HNC qualification preferred.
- Professional certifications like CIPS or APICS are desirable but not essential.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Generous salary package we reward our people at the level they deserve.
- A 37hour working week with flexible working options giving you that much needed work/life balance.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of inhouse training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
- Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
- Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical impartial support on issues impacting your life.
- Cycle to work scheme discounted gym membership as your health and wellbeing is important to us.
OUR WHY:
We move people. The worlds most precious cargo.
We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable onroad mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design deliver and support marketleading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe accessible efficient and reliable.
NEXT STEPS:
If this sounds like you and youre interested in coming aboard then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however you require an alternative method of applying please give us call onor send an email to
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