Supplier Development Controller (2-year FTC)

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Logistics department at the Distribution Centre as a Supplier Development Controller! As a Supplier Development Controller in the Logistics Procurement Team, reporting to the Procurement Team Manager, you will ensure timely and inventory sensitive scheduling of components to support both production & spares. You will also manage supplier performance, handle foreign trade and customs compliance topics and contribute to projects that improve procurement efficiency. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Ensuring 100% availability of raw material components for production and spares usage at the Worcester and Clay Cross sites. - Approximately 70 suppliers located globally. - Processing daily / weekly material schedules with suppliers. - Chasing suppliers to expedite overdue deliveries. - Working with suppliers to overcome capacity and material bottlenecks within the global supply chain. - Coordinating and driving improvement activities with suppliers to improve OTIF & delivery performance. - Inventory management in line with departmental KPI’s. - Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the area to eliminate waste and streamlining of processes. - Managing and supporting Foreign Trade and customs related topics. Interested? Upload your CV today! Education requirements: Degree in a Business Management / Supply Chain discipline is desired but not essential, or equivalent experience. Skills & Attributes: - Experience of working within a Logistics environment is desirable. - Computer literate with a good knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP – Power Bi and AI packages would be advantageous but not essential. - Strong attention to detail, decision making and problem solving skills. - Ability to communicate confidently with personnel from all levels of the business. - Able to use own initiative with the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team. - Experience of working within a fast moving environment coping with varying workloads, pressures and deadlines. - Flexibility of approach towards working hours.