Supply Officer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Officer to join our client within the aerospace manufacturing world in an initial 6 month contract (with very likely extension thereafter).

SUPPLY OFFICER - INSIDE IR35 - £29 PER HOUR (OVERTIME PAID AT 25% - 50% UPLIFT) - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - INITIAL CONTRACT UNTIL 15/12/2026 - Sector: AEROSPACE

This position sits within a fast-paced operational supply chain function responsible for managing supplier performance, material availability and supply continuity across a high-volume, highly regulated production environment.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, coordinate recovery activities, support operational delivery and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain.

The role requires a commercially aware, data-driven individual with strong stakeholder management capability, experience operating within manufacturing or engineering environments and the ability to coordinate across multiple functions internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance across a portfolio of operational suppliers within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Monitor and manage supply chain risks, implementing mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate demand planning, forecasting and supply prioritisation activities.
• Act as a key interface between operations, procurement, quality and external suppliers.
• Support supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives.
• Maintain and optimise ordering strategies, inventory control and material availability.
• Manage order books and maintain ERP/MRP master data accuracy.
• Utilise data analytics and digital tools to support operational decision-making.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Coordinate supplier governance activities and operational reviews.
• Support transformation and logistics improvement programmes.
• Work collaboratively across international teams and supplier networks.

Essential Experience

• Experience within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems within manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and operational delivery.
• Ability to analyse operational data and drive problem resolution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience operating within cross-functional and international environments.
• Good organisational capability and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive or complex manufacturing sectors.
• SAP or equivalent ERP platform experience.
• Exposure to digitalisation or supply chain automation initiatives.
• Lean, continuous improvement or operational excellence experience.
• Project management capability.
• Experience supporting supplier recovery programmes.
• Willingness to travel internationally where required.