Supply Chain Manager

Our Supply Chain Manager will lead, develop and manage the strategy for all supply chain related activities, including capacity and capability both internally and externally, resources (people and inventory) and processes across the procurement, planning and stores/goods-in/despatch functions to ensure the business can deliver goods to quality, cost, and schedule.,

• Ensuring external suppliers can meet existing and future capacity and capability demands through a period of sustained growth
• Supplier partnerships, framework agreements and vendor development
• Contract and order management for key supplier/purchase orders including commercial flow-down of T&Cs
• Development, implementation, and management of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the function, including material spend, inventory holding and vendor performance
• Ensures material requirements are planned and available to effectively deliver to schedule, budget and to the agreed quality level for the business in both a product and project capacity
• Ensures the appropriate systems and procedures are established, used, and developed, to deliver best practice across the supply chain, including materials management and procurement processes to ensure both internal and customer compliance
• Identifies and deploys technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to support delivery (including storage) and engaging of external resources
• Manages operational risks and issues and perform root cause analysis to resolve problems.
• Ensures perpetual inventory counting is conducted in accordance with Company procedures and statutory requirements and ensures stock transaction discipline and policies are adhered to maintain stock accuracy
• Determines, sets, and delivers goals and objectives for the functional team in line with the company's strategic aims and objectives
• Ensures the function is compliant to all health & safety, quality, regulatory and environmental standards
• Leads continuous improvement activities within the function to achieve clear measurable outcomes and supports CI activities elsewhere across the business.
  
  Previous experience working with procurement or planning department and leading materials (or elements of) management teams within a regulated industry.
• CIPS or MCIPS qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of quality systems such as ISO-9001, OHSAS 18001 and NQA-1
• Expertise working with materials modules in MRP/ERP systems
• Strategic thinker with clear analytical skills and the ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities
• Commercially and financially astute, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and present to all levels (internal and external stakeholders)
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results
• The ability to analyse problems and recommend a course of action.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals
Desired Skills:
• SIOP or IBP ownership or implementation experience.
• Nuclear and/or Aerospace industry, including working with specific relevant standards (e.g. NQA-1, AS9100).
• Experience of bringing automation into management of materials and/or reporting.
  
  Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers' success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority., Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. What We Offer Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.