CONTRACT: Supply Chain Planning & Operations

IMMEDIATE START: 7-Month Rolling Contract

HYBRID WORKING: Twice pw onsite (Coventry/Birmingham)

RATE: £28ph (Inside IR35)

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Combination of office and shop floor working with 3PL & JLR TD.
• Personal Profile Essential: An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas
• An effective team player who supports team members
• Support, development and implementation of IEO's continuous improvement processes within the Import Operational facility
• Support process flow initiatives within our 3PL service provider seeking and advising on CI Opportunities.
• Identify and support the introduction of CI opportunities tacking to closure and capturing cost submissions and CPU benefits.
• Attend weekly and monthly reviews as required providing feedback on current and future projects
• Undertake any other work in connection with their job as directed by their line manager

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• LEAN Methodology
• Value stream mapping
• Continuous Improvement & Kaizen exposure
• Experience Preferred:
• Understanding of Manufacturing production methods desirable
• Good problem solving techniques and understanding of lean manufacturing principals
• Good understanding of production processes
• Experience of coordinating continuous improvement projects
• An experienced Warehouse leader that understands the functions needed within a modern automotive environment
• Commercially astute and able to capture and demonstrate Continuous Improvement activity in £'s and CPU.
• Evidence of strong teamwork skills, resilience, ability to drive success from ambiguity, and to act as a change agent
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance within the 3PL structure
• Ability to deep dive complex issues and adopt problem resolution techniques in high pressure environments

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Automotive Industry
• Experience of using SAP
• Experience of embedding innovative CI solutions to increase business efficiency
• Relevant Programme Management qualifications (PMI, Prince, MSP, Agile, etc.)
• Previous work experience for a large international logistics supplier OR blue-chip organisation in a CI environment

Essential:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning.
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members.

Additional Information

Days in the office, 3 days at home - Subject to change dependant on business needs