Head of Supply Chain Director

Head of Supply Chain Director
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Head of Supply Chain to join our growing, dynamic Supply Chain function.​
The Head of Supply Chain will be a member of our Executive Team, sharing responsibility for the strategic direction of Mirus and delivery of our shared vision and objectives.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting and leading the team in all aspects within Supply Chain, defining and leading the execution of Mirus’ supply chain strategy, leading from the front, by example and providing a hands on approach.
​Leading the Supply Chain function, you will help ensure it is fit for purpose, providing an excellent, proactive service to stakeholders across the design and manufacture of our industry leading products.
We are looking for a strong leader, to shape and drive us forward, who is most comfortable leading by example and being significantly hands on. With a background in OEM automotive and aerospace manufacturing purchasing roles, knowledgeable in expediting, logistics, Supplier Quality and ERP/MRP you will play a key role in driving Mirus forward, to continue our journey in this exciting stage of growth. If you feel your skills and expertise can have a positive impact, make a difference, where you can contribute to our growth journey, becoming a crucial member of a collaborative, passionate and dynamic team to help Mirus deliver on its strategic direction apply today and come on the journey with us.
About the Head of Supply Chain Director role
The Head of Supply Chain will lead and shape our global purchasing function to effectively support a growing volume aerospace manufacturing facility. Managing all lifecycle phases, from the development and introduction of new product through to the daily demands of a serial production assembly line.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and engaging with multi-functional teams at all levels across Mirus Aircraft Seating (Mirus), the role will interact with senior peers as well as providing support and direction to developing colleagues.
Managing a growing team of currently circa 10 people, the Directorate includes Purchasing, Material Planning, Logistics and Supplier Quality Assurance. The role will also work closely with external stakeholders, including suppliers and regulatory bodies.
Head of Supply Chain Director Main responsibilities:
In your role as Head of Supply Chain, you will:

• Lead and manage a global Supply Chain service to be an effective and commercially focused department that can drive the business forward.
  
• Visible and proactive in supporting front line staff and their wellbeing, as well as nurturing relationships between Supply Chain and other functions across the business.
  
• Develop and implement a procurement strategy appropriate to the needs of the business, both now and in the future.
  
• Lead supplier engagement; negotiating contracts, nurturing relationships and taking ownership of new supplier integrations into the business. Always ensuring a balance between quality, cost and delivery, and ultimately creating a sustainable supplier performance framework to support the organisations growth objectives.
  
• Work with colleagues/functions within the business to improve the availability and quality of component parts, to help reduce WIP, increasing efficiencies/reducing space whilst also ensuring finished goods are available to meet increasing demand, focusing on stock holding control/ stock turn improvements and working capital/cash conversion cycle.
  
• Build robust systems to ensure stock levels are managed to reduce/remove product supply risks, identified through robust analysis of sales, operations and financial requirements.
  
• Develop and implement Supply Chain policy, processes and procedures to ensure good practice, efficient and effective workflows, utilising smart operational metrics and performance reporting.
  
• Provide guidance and oversight for international and local import procedures and processes.
  
• Aware of department risks, and actively manage these risks on a daily basis to mitigate any detriment to on time customer delivery.
  
• Ensure the MRP system is maintained, and all data points within our ERP solution remain accurate at all times.
  About you
  To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your previous demonstrable expertise as a hands on Supply Chain/Purchasing/Procurement leader within a serial production manufacturing line environment, along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
  
• Experience in a similar role operating within an aviation, ideally aircraft seating/interiors and OEM automotive manufacturing business is essential.
  
• Significant experience in leading, shaping and managing a global supply chain team function, supporting a growth focused manufacturing business through the full product lifecycle.
  
• Experience working in a serial production line manufacturer.
  
• Able to demonstrate your proven ability to contribute meaningfully to strategic business discussions.
  
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to coach, nurture and develop talent. Leading at the front and by example.
  
• Demonstratable experience of being hands on in senior positions.
  
• Sound knowledge of legal frameworks, particularly contract law, and comfortable with contract negotiations.
  
• Experience and understanding of ERP and MRP ordering systems.
  
• Experience of international logistics, including global import/export practices
  
• Qualified to degree level with relevant professional qualifications/accreditations
  Please note this position will require regular international travel, and so the successful individual must hold a current passport and be willing to undertake short and long-haul travel as required.
  Desirable:
  
• Previous consolidation centre experience within the supply chain.
  
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
  Personal skills / attributes:
  
• Hands on.
  
• Excellent negotiator.
  
• Results driven, entrepreneurial and open minded.
  
• Ability and willingness to constructively advocate for their department and influence others at all levels, both internally and externally.
  
• Ability to foster and nurture positive relationships.
  
• Reliable, conscientious with an excellent eye for detail.
  
• Able to motivate others/a team to work towards success.
  Eligible to work in the UK and ability to work flexible hours
  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please kindly submit your application as early as possible so as not to miss out. We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
  If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Head of Supply Chain position. Come on a journey with us and be part of shaping the future!
  Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles