Inventory Lead - BISC

Full Title: Inventory Lead - Business Improvement and Supply Chain

Role Introduction

Reports to: Business Improvement and Supply Chain Manager

Departments: ENG - Engineering

Engineering’s role is focused on reassurance, keeping our people and our customers safe, ensuring that in every aspect of our operation we have industry leading performance and that our various fleet programmes are delivering to plan, budget and specification. Engineering’s ambition is to be one of the world’s highest performing, customer centric and progressive engineering teams and the role of Inventory Lead (Warehouse) is responsible for managing inventory storage and logistics services arrangement. This role involves supplier performance management, resolution of supply chain issues to help maintain a smooth and efficient airline operation while minimising the total cost of ownership. The role involves management of inventory optimisation activities and support of business improvement initiatives to improve cost effectiveness of Inventory Management in Engineering using LEAN methodologies and principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business improvement initiatives in Inventory Management using LEAN methodologies and principles
• Ensure stores and logistics procedures are properly implemented via definition of clear Interface and Operating Manuals and proper training of all involved stakeholders
• Drive identification of cost-drivers and initiate cost mitigation actions
• Manage service providers and suppliers to ensure storage and warehouse contracts are properly implemented, monitor KPIs and drive improvement plans
• Manage and oversee stores and stores service providers in order to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal stores operations whilst minimising costs
• Manage and oversee logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of parts to where they are required
• Proactively identify and manage surplus, excess or obsolete spares to optimise inventory
• Deputise for Business Improvement & Supply Chain Manager as required

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering / Aerospace or Logistics and Supply Chan discipline (or suitable equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working with airlines, MROs, OEMs or suppliers 
• Extensive exposure to inventory management, technical services, procurement or maintenance planning
• Good commercial and financial acumen, analytical skills and process-oriented
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships
• Adaptable to change. Proven ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Experience of using LEAN techniques to drive business improvement initiatives

Application Deadline: 11 Feb 2025

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