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Operational Focal

Employer
Raytheon UK
Location
United Kingdom-Wolverhampton
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Jan 2023

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Sector
Defence , Engineering, IT
Job Role
Software Developer
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

As the Operational VS Focal for the NASCOM VS, you will be working to improve how Actuation Systems Supply Chain (SC) UK supports and meets the needs of the VS, whilst aligning with the SC commodity teams and the needs of the wider business.
As Operational VS SC Focal you will:
  • Be the Operational SC member of the VS for the Nacelles & Composites Value Stream, primarily focused on the Nacelles OE portfolio.
  • Represent SC at daily VS Tier reviews and other appropriate meetings involving supply and demand.
  • Own and manage Supply issues (E2-E4) providing clear, accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders.
  • Support the Strategic VS Focal in the development and implementation of supplier strategies and projects to improve quality, cost and delivery performance.
  • Lead and be involved in Continuous Improvement (ACE) activities involving supply and demand.
  • Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to deliver resolution to complex supplier issues and drive systemic lessons learned
  • Work in a matrix organisation and use effective influencing skills to ensure materials are delivered to plan.
  • Present at an executive level regularly both issue status and improvement activities.
  • Use leading KPI metrics to identify and then drive improvement activities.
  • Be accountable for facilitating the resolution of problems with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Visit suppliers for senior account reviews.
You will bring to the role:
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Have an adaptable approach and be focussed on results
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Drive and enthusiasm with a positive outlook and a desire to succeed
  • A proactive, positive approach, and enjoy working part of diverse and dynamic team
  • Enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships with both internal and external customers
  • Bring confidence, be open, honest and have the ability to anticipate potential blockers to success.
  • Experience of managing complex relationships with suppliers.
  • Enjoy influencing others and thrive in a fast paced ever evolving organisation.
  • Be flexible and willing to travel and to work flexible hours to support business requirements.
It would also be desirable if you:
  • Had experience of leading a team, directly or indirectly
  • Experience of working with SAP / MRP
  • Continuous Improvement (ACE) problem solving background
  • CIPS accreditation and/or a Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or Engineering

Company

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Waddington, Broughton and Manchester.

 

Raytheon UK has six key sites. Our manufacturing hub is in Glenrothes in Fife where we employ more than 560 people. The aircraft systems integration takes place in Broughton, North Wales. We manage the Sentinel programme from RAF Waddington where we provide training and a wide range of development work for the RAF. At Gloucester and Manchester, our new cyber business centres conduct specialist research and software development work for customers, and finally there’s our technology centre in Harlow.

 

With more than 1,600 employees situated across England, Scotland and Wales, Raytheon UK continues to invest in its infrastructure and people as well as growing its graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

 

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.

Company info
Telephone
01895 816248
Location
Uxbridge
GB

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