Head of Supply Chain

Job Title:

Head of Supply Chain

Location:

Abercynon, South Wales. This role is a Site Leadership position reporting to the General Manager and focuses on developing strategic supply chain plans and overseeing daily operations in purchasing, planning and goods movement.

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Lead end‑to‑end supply chain planning, balancing demand with production and optimising inventory levels.
• Hold accountability for inventory planning and delivery of the plan.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and reduce lead times.

• Oversee the SIOP process to align demand with production capacity, inventory management, and procurement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, finance and operations to ensure optimal supply‑demand balance.
• Analyse market trends, customer demand and supply constraints to drive data‑driven decision‑making.

• Develop and maintain a robust master production schedule that optimises capacity, labour and materials.
• Coordinate with Operations to develop capacity scenarios.
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure smooth production flow while minimising bottlenecks.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans proactively in response to demand and supply‑chain fluctuations.

• Oversee inventory policies, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet production needs while minimising excess.
• Implement best practices for warehouse and material handling to improve accuracy, efficiency and traceability.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits and process improvements.

• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely material availability and mitigate supply‑chain risks.
• Work closely with procurement teams to enhance supplier performance, cost savings and contract negotiations.
• Ensure alignment between supply‑chain, engineering and quality teams for component lifecycle management.

• Ensure adherence to company codes of conduct, time‑keeping and disciplines.
• Define and track key performance indicators such as On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF), inventory turns and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards and company policies.
• Lead and mentor supply‑chain teams, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on operational excellence.
• Work with the global group teams in support of company strategies and initiatives at the site.

• Experience managing a busy supply‑chain function, dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels.
• Able to understand and meet the needs of customers, both internal and external.
• A data‑focused, logical decision‑making approach, applying business insights and opportunities in a structured manner.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost reduction.
• An inspirational and motivational leader, able to navigate, manage and, where appropriate, effect change.
• Able to communicate ideas to others clearly, with a confident and open demeanour, respecting other points of view.
• A strategic thinker with an innovative approach to problem‑solving.
• ERP proficient.

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
  
  Discounted online and high‑street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted gym membership at local leisure centres
• Specsavers vouchers
• Free fruit Tuesdays
• 75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.