Job Overview
To ensure Supply Chain requirements are fulfilled for a range of Clients. Identify opportunities to improve performance to the client, creating working capital efficiency and increasing profitability whilst delivering best value and lower risk to TVS.
Identification and delivery of supply chain strategy and continuous improvement projects.
Job Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Provide leadership to the Supply Chain teams, maximising performance and nurturing team development
Work with the wider supply chain team to understand best practices across the business and implement improved processes to drive efficiency and performance improvement. Lead/ support strategic initiatives to ensure timely delivery
Develop direct reports into future leaders to better support the business ensuring the team is resilient and fit for future growth.
Conduct regular employee communications as part of the project communication schedule to ensure all colleagues are informed of business performance.
Conduct end-of-year reviews (annually) and 1-2-1s (monthly) with staff on a periodic basis.
Deliver Business Objectives
Responsible for all aspects of service delivery including availability, backorders, stock levels etc. across TVS SCS Clients ensuring Client KPIs are met in these areas whilst mitigating commercial impact to TVS.
Create, record, and communicate team performance against agreed targets.
Follow the SRM process for measuring and escalation of suppliers’ performance, whilst driving continuous improvement.
Work Collaboratively with stakeholders supporting the performance of both the team and individual.
Ensure supplier issues affecting service delivery and process are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Lead and support meetings where applicable.
Represent supply chain in new business requirements including bidding, solution design, client briefings and implementation.
Process & Performance Improvement
Lead the delivery of the Supply Chain Function whilst ensuring effective processes followed.
Adopt a philosophy of Continuous Improvement.
Effective stakeholder engagement.
Drive a RFT attitude delivering excellence.
Engage and motivate a team of Supply Chain Professionals.
Qualifications and Skills
Educated to degree level or have relevant experience working within a Procurement / Supply Chain Department
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Team leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills both written and oral.
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, best practice principles within a Procurement function.
Full Driving License and willingness to travel
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail
Self-driven and motivated to achieve completion of projects in a timely manner
Challenges the status quo and champions change in an assertive, supportive, positive, and empathic manner. Be able to challenge and influence key stakeholders
Experience in a leadership Procurement or Supply Chain role
Good working knowledge of IT System and Software Packages including ERP
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization)
Track record of building relationships with senior personnel and of understanding and influencing
Client / business strategy
Leadership / Developing Self and Others
Customer Focus
Decision Making / Exercising Judgement
Planning and Organisation
Adaptability / Change Orientation Pioneering
Self-Management (Integrity, resilience, Flexibility)
Pace and Ambition
Professional and Ethical in approach
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
Competitive Salary
Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
Life assurance
25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays
Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
Salary sacrifice car scheme – A cost-effective way to purchase a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
Established hybrid working structure
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
Mental health support and counselling
Online physiotherapy
Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
Wellbeing and healthy living support
Cycle to work scheme
Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
Quarterly employee recognition awards
Employee referral scheme with financial reward
Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
Discounted eye test vouchers
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.
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