Logistics Partner Model Lead

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REQ ID: 108976JOB TITLE: Logistics Partner Model LeadSALARY: CompetitivePOSTING END DATE: 04/12/2022LOCATION: GaydonBeyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.What To ExpectThe Logistics Partner Solutions team is part of the newly formed Industrial Operations Strategy & Performance function. As part of the Value Chain Strategy & Risk department we will play a crucial role in the success of Jaguar Land Rovers Supply Chain and Industrial Operations function by providing new solutions via logistics partnerships within the end-to-end supply chain for all critical components, enabling proactive risk mitigation and building resilience to support the delivery of vehicle build plans.Combining an in-depth knowledge of Supply Chain and Purchasing principles, excellent communication & engagement skills and a positive, highly motivated mindset with a passion for leading transformative change, the team aims to deliver a step-change in JLR’s Supply Chain operations by engaging with stakeholders to find new ways of securing capacity and moving critical commodities through the supplier’s supply chains ensuring security of supply and visibility throughout.In this role you will be a ssessing risk and appropriate mitigations within our supplier’s supply chain to then recommend the appropriate solution as well as leading engagement with a portfolio of suppliers to project manage and implement solutions. In addition to this, you will be working with logistics partners and sub tier suppliers to ensure smooth and on time project delivery as part of a varied delivery team that have their own portfolios, supporting each other and sharing best practices. You will also work with Engineering teams to ensure a robust BOM alignment between suppliers and Jaguar Land Rover systemsKnowledge, Skills And ExperienceWHAT YOU WILL NEEDEssential:

• Knowledge and experience of complex supply chains (multi-tier), including key issues and challenges such as globalisation, product and process digitisation, drivers of supply chain risk, supply chain strategy development to build resilience.
• Experience in creating and delivering implementation plans and strategies across multiple suppliers with multi-stakeholder engagement
• Experience of change management and delivering transformational change projects for process, systems and people
• The ability to create and deliver strategies in a complex and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Disciplined in planning and managing interactions with internal partners and suppliers in order to maximize the value of those interactions and relationships
• A strong communicator with the ability to communicate and present effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional alignment
• Capable of negotiating and managing difficult conversations to embed the required changes to alter existing ways of working
• Excellent comprehension of data analytics using multiple sources of data
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of using ERP tools to data mine e.g SAP
• Experience of working in a supplier facing role
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Personal Profile:

• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who drives new ideas and inputs – has the courage to fail fast and learn and encourages their peers to do the same in a constantly changing environment
• Team player - actively drives development of capability and supports team members and breaks down functional barriers, taking an enterprise view
• Recognises the importance for process and structure, but also has a creative flair and a willingness to explore new ideas with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
• An organised individual who can manage multiple workstreams at differing stages of delivery
• Someone who can easily develop strong relationships and channels of communication with all stakeholders in the E2E landscape
• Someone focused on the bigger picture and long-term decision making and not just quick wins
• A proactive individual who can confidently make decisions without constant supervision - driven to deliver results and always making constant improvements
• Methodical with attention to details to ensure nothing is missed and delivers to the highest quality

SO WHY US?Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.