Supply Chain Specialist (Global) in Birmingham, West Midlands

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a global leader in cutting-edge automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of a Supply Chain Specialist (FTC). This is a unique opportunity to operate at a global level, coordinating supply chain crisis management and material allocation across multiple international manufacturing sites.

Overall Purpose:

• Responsible for supporting the continuity of supply for raw material components across a global manufacturing network.
• Operating at a strategic level rather than supporting a single site, this role manages worldwide supply shortages, coordinates cross-functional recovery activities, and optimises material allocation across multiple plants and business units.
• Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Suppliers, you will minimise production disruption, maintain customer deliveries, and strengthen global supply chain resilience.

Key Duties:

• Manage the global allocation of constrained materials across multiple manufacturing sites and business units.
• Coordinate allocation activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product teams worldwide.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans during global supply shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve critical supply chain issues.
• Lead global supply chain improvement and logistics projects.
• Produce weekly management reports on supply risks, allocation status and recovery actions.
• Represent the business in global allocation meetings and crisis management forums.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance global supply chain resilience.
• Minimise production disruption across the global manufacturing network.
• Reduce customer delivery delays through effective material allocation and crisis management.
• Improve supplier performance and continuity of supply.
• Control expedited freight costs while maintaining service levels.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Planning within manufacturing, automotive or electronics.
• Experience managing suppliers and improving logistics processes in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as and when needed.

The Package:

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 6 month FTC, with potential 3 month rolling extensions.
• Hybrid working arrangement, 2-3 days in the office, WFH the other days.