Materials Lead

Materials Lead

Any UK Site

*This is an Internal opportunity only*

You have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a committed and motivated Material Lead from within our Supply Chain Team to take on this important role based at our Larbert site, supporting production. You will ensure materials are delivered on time and align with production goals while acting as a key link between Operations and the Supply Chain Team. This role involves identifying and addressing supply chain risks, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational targets are achieved. If you are ready to embrace new challenges and make a meaningful contribution, this is a great opportunity to grow within the team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead risk identification and escalation by performing clean-to-build checks at a contract level.
• Collaborate with the team to classify issues using A, B, C indicators and define optimal escalation routes.
• Act as a liaison between operations and supply chain teams, ensuring day-to-day priorities and material arrival dates are communicated and tracked.
• Integrate into operational tier meetings - 2,3 & 4
• Utilize MRP master data to optimize inventory levels, including safety stock and lead time recommendations.
• Support resolution of supply escalations where necessary.
• Improve material presentation to production lines to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide supply chain sign-off on commercial specification amendments.
• Represent supply chain in NPD project meetings and pre-review modifications introduced within supply lead times.
• Chair Daily Supply Chain Tier 3 Meetings.
• Maintain and update all required reports and metrics in real time.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• You should be aware of and understand the Company health and safety procedures and ISO90001 standard.
• Ideally, 5 years + experience in a fast-moving materials environment is preferred but not essential.
• First class communication skills and ability to influence and build rapport across multi disciplined teams at all levels.
• Attention to detail.
• Aptitude and appetite for problem solving and continuous improvement - ability to seek pro-active solutions to supply chain issues.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NEXT STEPS:

Please be aware that this role may be subject to different terms and conditions than your current role.  If you would like details of these, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

You have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Please apply for the role via our external careers website:

https://apply.workable.com/alexander-dennis/

If you have any questions or problems please reach out to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.