Job Description

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The opportunity:

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

Leonardo's UK Supply Chain function have a requirement for a Material lead. You will be providing a level of Supply Chain management capability into the function and other functional stakeholders. This is an exciting role that covers all aspects of supply chain reporting on risk and opportunity including that will underpin the smooth running of the function.

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in providing a supply chain position on a range of Production Build plans within an organization. You will be able to use your analytical skills to conduct analysis and provide a risk assessment showing mitigation where possible. You will have the ability to navigate through the SAP, BobJ and Power BI platforms to pull the supply & build plans.

What you'll do as a Supply Chain Material Lead

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You will be the conduit of supply information from the UK Supply Chain function into the Integrated Program team. Keeping the team fully aware of supply constraints both internal and external impacting the build plan for your area. You will own the management of joint action plans for any production material supply. You will ensure the actions are driven to closure so not to impact the supply of material to its requirement date. You will present production supply status ant various weekly meeting ensuring all risk is appropriately escalated. You will provide headline information covering supplier risk and subsequent RCCA plans.

What we need from you:


The ability to grasp requirements and set your own priority according to the demands placed upon the role.


Thinking out the box to provide a solution.


Understand MRP demand and supply and be able to use system information to assess and mitigate risk.


Be a great communicator.


Be a team player.

You really must have:


Experience in understanding Demand and Supply profiles within an MRP system.


Experience in using Microsoft packages such as Excel, Power-point, Word, etc.


The ability to communicate well into the team and other parts of the organisation.


The experience in Supply Chain management to be able to present risk mitigation solutions where supply plans show potential risk.


Experience in manufacturing and a production environment.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working:

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

Company funded flexible benefits:

Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (500 annual allowance)

Holidays:

25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

Pension:

Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Wellbeing:

Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)

Lifestyle:

Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training:

Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

Referral Incentive:

You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus:

Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.


Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.


At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid