Supply Chain Specialist; Global

Description

Baltic Recruitment is supporting a global leader in automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of a Supply Chain Specialist (FTC). This role operates globally, coordinating crisis management and material allocation across multiple international sites to maintain continuity of supply for raw material components.

• Manage global allocation of constrained materials across manufacturing sites and business units.
• Coordinate allocation activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product teams worldwide.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans during global supply shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve critical supply chain issues.
• Lead global supply chain improvement and logistics projects.
• Produce weekly management reports on supply risks, allocation status and recovery actions.
• Represent the business in global allocation meetings and crisis management forums.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance global supply chain resilience.
• Minimise production disruption across the global manufacturing network.
• Reduce customer delivery delays through effective material allocation and crisis management.
• Improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.
• Control expedited freight costs while maintaining service levels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Planning within manufacturing, automotive or electronics.
• Experience managing suppliers and improving logistics processes in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

£45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

6‑month FTC with potential 3‑month rolling extensions. Hybrid working arrangement: 2–3 days in the office, remaining days working from home.

Job Type: Permanent.

Location:

County Durham, Peterlee. Sector:
Automotive manufacturing.