Supply Chain Lead

Supply Chain Lead

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The POLYTEC GROUP is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic parts, with over 3,600 employees worldwide. The Austria-based company is a full‑service provider in the field of injection moulding, a specialist in fibre‑reinforced plastics and a manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel. We put our maxim PASSION CREATES INNOVATION into practice with absolute conviction and with such success that we are now enlarging our team.

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- ENTRY DATE: as of now

LOCATION:

Telford
EXTENT OF EMPLOYMENT: full‑time
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We are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who is able to start work as Supply Chain Lead. The role requires a capable business leader with set and agreed KPIs driving the business forward, robust stock control and management aligned with a 2026 automotive sequence business, higher business management security, and the ability to develop new ways of working such as an AI strategy.

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring all team members and visitors operate in a safe environment with improved near‑miss reporting.
• Take full responsibility for achieving 100% on‑time and complete delivery performance to both internal and external customers.
• Own and actively reduce expedited freight costs, implementing robust action plans and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Lead and oversee all logistics operations, ensuring timely shipments and material availability to support production.
• Drive planning and scheduling activities to meet customer demand while optimising plant profitability – focusing on paint planning optimisation.
• Anticipate customer needs and maintain strong, proactive relationships, including direct engagement where necessary.
• Represent logistics in all new product launches, ensuring readiness and alignment with operational goals.
• Set clear KPIs and objectives for the Logistics, Planning, and Scheduling teams, conducting annual appraisals and performance reviews.
• Ensure ongoing development and cross‑training to build a flexible, high‑performing team.
• Monitor and improve logistics processes to ensure schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Own and report all supply chain metrics, driving improvement initiatives and ensuring visibility across the business.
• Ensure packaging availability and manage chargeable containers to support efficient production.
• Maintain agreed inventory buffers and ensure supplier adherence to schedules, escalating issues appropriately.
• Measure and improve supplier performance, establishing clear protocols for emergency deliveries.
• Lead communication and resolution of any disruptions to production or customer delivery, ensuring timely escalation and mitigation.
• Define and track internal success metrics between Logistics and Operations to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor customer performance data and challenge discrepancies, particularly customer portals, self‑assessments, IATF compliance, VDA audits, etc.
• Participate in capacity planning and resolve any arising issues with urgency and ownership.
• Ensure data accuracy across all logistics functions, including resolution of COGI issues.
• Enforce stores reservation processes and support cycle counting with full adherence and problem resolution.
• Manage obsolete and scrap parts both physically and within systems, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Drive improvements in stock accuracy and lead successful annual stock takes.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement procedures to optimise material flow and reduce excess costs.
• Develop and enforce robust policies and procedures governing all planning, scheduling, and logistics activities.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective communication across teams to support change and drive operational enhancements.
• Align all functions with health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance and staff wellbeing.
• Build and maintain an organisational structure and culture that supports business…