Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

he Supply Chain & Logistics Manager is a key member of the TSL Management Team, providing leadership and strategic direction across all supply chain, procurement and logistics activities.

The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective availability of materials, spare parts, tooling, subcontracted labour and external services required to support safe, efficient and uninterrupted business operations.

The Supply Chain & Logistics Manager leads the local development, implementation and continuous improvement of supply chain and logistics processes, while building strong supplier relationships, improving supplier performance, managing risk and identifying sustainable cost-reduction opportunities.

The role will lead and develop the Supply Chain and Logistics team, ensuring clear priorities, strong execution and effective collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance and other key business functions.

Primary Accountabilities:

1. Health, Safety & Environment
   Lead by example and ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements. Proactively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
2. Supplier Management & Performance
   Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure supplier agreements and approvals remain current, monitor supplier performance and drive improvement, cost reduction and risk-mitigation initiatives.
3. CCP Programme Management
   Manage the supply chain requirements of the CCP manufacturing programme to support current sales commitments and future business growth.
4. Procurement
   Lead and control the purchase-order process, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies. Work proactively with suppliers to progress and expedite orders to meet business requirements.
5. Supplier Pricing & Master Data
   Ensure supplier information within EFAC, including pricing, lead times and other relevant data, is accurate and effectively maintained.
6. Materials Planning & Order Fulfilment
   Oversee materials planning, stock allocation, sales-order fulfilment, dispatch documentation and invoice generation. Ensure Operations and Sales receive timely and accurate information regarding material, supplier, tooling and delivery status.
7. Stores & Warehousing
   Lead and coordinate all stores and warehousing activities, ensuring effective inventory control, material availability and efficient operational support.
8. Tooling Control
   Manage tooling availability and control, including release for field-service activities, returns, audits, inspections and replenishment.
9. Component Repair Logistics
   Coordinate and manage all logistics associated with component repair activities, including appropriate tracking and status reporting.
10. Freight & Logistics
    Manage freight and logistics requirements, ensuring reliable, cost-effective and timely movement of materials and products.
11. Performance Management & Reporting
    Establish, monitor and report relevant functional KPIs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of supply chain and logistics performance.
12. Continuous Improvement
    Build a culture of continuous improvement within the function. Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems and ways of working to increase efficiency, quality and service levels.
13. Market & Supply Chain Analysis
    Monitor market trends and supply-chain conditions relating to pricing, availability, lead times and supplier capacity. Proactively identify risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
14. New Product & Process Introduction
    Partner with Operations, Engineering and other functions to support new product and process introductions. Provide supply chain expertise and recommendations for make-or-buy and outsourcing decisions.
15. Business Partnership
    Provide timely, practical and commercially focused supply chain and logistics advice to managers and key stakeholders across the business.
16. Projects & Business Support
    Lead or support strategic and operational projects as required by the General Manager and contribute to the wider priorities of the TSL Management Team.
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Competencies:

1. Interpersonal effectiveness – A team builder with good communication skills and ability to build constructive and effective relationships at all levels.
2. Organisational skills – Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily workload. Ability to work with limited supervision.
3. Negotiation skills – Ability to influence and convince people, ability to achieve win-win solutions.
4. Leadership – Capability to manage conflict and change effectively.
5. Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushed self and others for results. Takes responsibility and accountability.
6. Perseverance – Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; seldom gives up even in the face of resistance or setbacks.  Proactive attitude and ability to act on own initiative.
7. Judgement – Good observational, analytical and investigative skills

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent professional experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
• CIPS or CPSM qualification preferred or a willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualification. 

Experience:     

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technically challenging and fast-paced international service / logistics environment.
• Management / Leadership of a Team
• In depth knowledge of budgeting, inventory and cost-management
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and ERP systems.
• Up to date knowledge of import and export requirements for UK / EU and non-EU countries

Skills:  

• Strong IT Skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.