Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. Role Purpose To plan and organise the business within the Supply Chain Management process thus achieving the Business Objectives in the most efficient manner. To maximise support to Operations, maintenance of demand through MRP for vendor scheduling, and inventory management in line with the programme requirements and company processes. Supplier Scheduler This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers: + 37 hour working week (half day Friday) + Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable + Overtime at time and a half, where applicable + 33 days holiday per year, rising with service + Annual Bonus related to company performance + Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer) + Virtual GP Service 365 days per year + Employee Assistance Program + A wide range of flexible benefits + Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary) + Professional development and growth + Free car parking + And more!! (https://spiritaero.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=187171&hashed=1809974432) Responsibilities + Set up and maintain system vendor schedules. + Maintain regular communications with both internal and external suppliers and manage this relationship on a day-to-day basis. + Manage all issues associated with amendments to schedule including changes to orders. + To ensure that MRP system is fully operational and accurate for the area of responsibility, including goods receipt where appropriate. + Apply Inventory Mgt procedure to optimise value of inventory across the business with minimum risk. + Assist in the delivery of team targets in support of the Operational Performance Measures. + Ensure non system generated data is kept to a minimum. + Ensure impact of any operational / procedural changes on other stakeholders have been discussed and resultant issues resolved before implementation. + Comply with HSE Guidelines. + Conduct Operational Reviews with set agenda as determined by business requirements. + Attend regular communication sessions with manager / senior to familiarise self with topical issues. + Communicate informally with team members as appropriate. + Assist in the facilitation and implementation of an improvement plan that enhances: + Supply Chain Management processes through regular reviewing and target setting + Beneficial improvement opportunities in realistic timescales + Maintain an awareness of the evolving manufacturing environment + Maintain key performance metrics against agreed targets + Attend twice yearly PDR review with Team Leader / Senior. Qualifications K nowledge, Skills and Experience + Detailed understanding of ERP systems + Experience managing suppliers + Problem solving toolset + Understanding of Project Management principles + Excellent communication skills to all levels within the organisation + Good negotiation skills + SVQ level 3 qualification of equivalent in a related discipline Decision Making Authority + Works within structured boundaries, procedures and work instructions. + Limited decision making authority through Team Leader. Closing Date; Friday, 21t February 2025 at 4pm External applicants should be aware that as part of our pre-employment checks, preferred candidates must complete: 1) Right to Work in the UK check 2) Employment Reference check 3) Disclosure Scotland check Spirit will facilitate these checks via our chosen service provider. Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. #LI-CG1