Location
Ammanford, United Kingdom
We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) within our branch leadership team to help support our Automotive business in Ammanford. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) you’ll take over a high-visibility role where you'll shape customer relationships, drive service performance and lead key supply chain functions across customer service, logistics, inventory management and production planning. As the voice of the customer within the branch, you'll play a critical role in ensuring customer needs are understood, anticipated and delivered. You'll build trusted partnerships with key customers, collaborate across multiple functions and drive operational performance to achieve outstanding results.
Additionally, you’ll:
- Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key customers, acting as their primary point of contact
- Proactively manage changing customer demand and ensure a best-in-class service experience
- Lead the resolution of order, delivery and service-related challenges with a customer-first mindset
- Oversee production planning, warehouse operations and inventory management activities
- Drive inbound and outbound logistics performance to support operational efficiency
- Ensure inventory accuracy and consistently achieve on-time delivery targets
- Manage and optimise material flow from supplier through to customer shipment
- Lead, coach and develop your team, creating a culture of continuous learning and succession planning
- Champion a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace culture
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of leadership experience within a customer service, supply chain, manufacturing or operations environment, ideally within the automotive industry
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making
- A hands-on approach, perseverance, and composure even during intense periods
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools, including 5S, Kanban, Synchronous material flow, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and related frameworks
- Fluent English language skills
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at [email protected]
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
UK Benefits Include
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 after 5 years
- On site parking
- Pension scheme
- Free coffee
- Phone and laptop
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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