Regional Supply Chain Manager

To manage the operational Supply Chain function within the Region, coordinating activities between Centralised SC staff, purchasing, warehouse, and distribution staff, to ensure satisfactory levels of support to the Region, commensurate with cost effective levels of stock and methods of distribution.Principal point of contact for SC matters within BULiaise with Engineering staff to identify and manage requirements to point of deliveryLead the local SC staff to ensure optimum level of support.Liaise with the Global SC to ensure parts are in the right place at the right timeMonitor Regional/SC KPIs, taking action where required.Inventory OptimisationWorking with Global Planning team to identify optimised stock levelsEnsure identify stock requirements, and Work Order requirements are filled, coordinating base set up and aircraft deploymentEnsure D&E is picked, and packedEnsure activities are satisfactorily undertaken to support scrap management, core returns, and repairs.Liaise with SC to ensure contract responsibilities are fulfilled.Monitor sources of warranty occurrences and ensure their cost effective managementEnsure insurance claims are administered satisfactorilyEnsure base staff carry out cycle and periodic counts correctlyTransportation and LogisticsCoordinate logistics requirements with AFR Logistics managerEnsure compliance to procedures and policies Ensure effective compliance with all relevant proceduresManagement of inventory checking and audit activitiesEnsure obligations to regulatory authorities are complied with e.g. CAA, Export Compliance, dangerous goods importation licences, Customs.Management and control of ExpenditureMonitor and review expenditure against budgets and targetsEnsure authorisations and commitment of expenditure are in line with corporate guidelines e.g. INVEX, CAPEX.Actively instil and promote awareness of costs at all levelsProvide information on costs and charges to support future business winsLiaise with CSC staff to obtain cost information to support business cases.Provide functional direction and support to Purchasing, Warehousing staff within the RegionOversee purchasing, base warehousing functions.Recommend appropriate staffing levels for base inventory management, warehouse activitiesMonitor base warehouse staff activity and recommend appropriate traininGEducational RequirementsFirst degree in business-related discipline or EngineeringPost-graduate qualification in business-related disciplineProfessional certification in Purchasing and Supply chain Management or Logistics and supply Chain Management.Key SkillsKeen analytical mindDetailed and optimum attention to details.Ability to work without supervision.Excellent oral and written communication skillsDatabase AdministrationFinancial AcumenPlanning and Organising skillsProven track record of managing a teamProficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.