REQ ID: 120556
JOB TITLE: Supplier Development Engineer
SALARY: £39,100 - £47,000
POSTING END DATE: 15/11/23
LOCATION: Castle Bromwich

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for the strategic plan that continuously improves JLR’s Global Supply Chain Supplier Operating standards, ensuring innovative supply chain solutions are adopted to drive efficiency and cost optimisation across all operations.

Key accountabilities include assessing supply chain feasibility on critical commodities to provide sourcing recommendations and to ensure supplier adherence to Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain standards prior to new model launch.

This is your opportunity to join our team and help to build, protect, develop and maintain global supplier relationships from Cradle to Grave.

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Sourcing & Launch readiness of the supply base in line with JLR supply chain standards
• Continuous improvement of JLR’s supply chain to deliver efficiency and cost optimisation across all logistics operations
• Build to Sequence and complex supply chain development with cross functional team through the identification and mitigation of risks up to Job#1 launch of new products
• Ensure robust solutions for Tier 1 supplier / 3PL sequencing are implemented for all JLR plants in line with agreed standards and service level agreements
• Development of supply chain standards for JLR’s global tier one supply base
• Development of successful working relationships with JLR Procurement and STA management to ensure that all sourcing & industrialisation activities are aligned
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and the supplier base to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and JLR Operating Standards are met
• Represent JLR Material Fulfilment at all external supplier reviews with STA and Purchasing teams
• Manage, monitor and track resolution to all logistics problems and issues to ensure improvements are achieved and there is a roadmap to achieve logistics excellence rating
• Support measurable reduction in volume loss and misfits through the development of resilient supply chain solutions

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Leadership experience in multiple logistics disciplines (Supply Chain Management, Launch, Operations Management, Vehicle Scheduling / Production Control, Logistics Engineering).
• Ability to analyse and break down complex, multidimensional problems or processes into its key elements to achieve common goals.
• Strong influencing & negotiation skills – ability to lead senior representatives in supplier environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important to communicate across all levels, and these should be combined with a confident attitude.
• Ability to work in a disciplined and controlled manner with high levels of personal organisation and motivation

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.