Global Supply Chain Specialist

About the role

This position supports a global leader in automotive electronics manufacturing, ensuring continuity of raw material supply across multiple international sites. You will operate at a strategic level, managing shortages, coordinating recovery actions and optimising material allocation worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate constrained materials across several manufacturing plants and business units.
• Coordinate allocation activities with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Product teams globally.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead recovery plans during global shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve critical supply chain issues.
• Lead global supply chain improvement and logistics projects.
• Produce weekly reports on supply risks, allocation status and recovery actions.
• Represent the business in global allocation meetings and crisis‑management forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3‑5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics or materials planning within manufacturing, automotive or electronics.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and improving logistics processes in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP (preferred)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000‑£50,000 per annum.
• 6‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on global supply chain challenges in a leading automotive electronics company.