Senior Supply Chain Manager

Role: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Aberford, Leeds

Hybrid: 3 days in the office

As MICHELIN Connected Fleet, a division of the Michelin Group, leader in sustainable mobility for 130 years, we specialise in connected fleet management services and solutions. We are a market leader with over 30 years expertise in a high-growth, competitive mobility technology industry. Today we serve 70,000 customers and over 600,000 vehicles globally, growing more than 10% per year, and entering at the rate of 3 new markets a year. Our AI (artificial intelligence) technology and ML (machine learning) algorithms ensure all fleet data delivers tangible benefits to our customers. Our insights transform operational efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring the safety of drivers and goods while reducing environmental impact, paving the way to predictive fleet management. Backed by Michelin Group and operating under the Michelin Connected Fleet name, we will be a major player in this market in the coming years.

OUR DREAM

We know our planet is at risk and we urgently need to find innovative ways to protect it. At Michelin, pioneering is what we do: We are innovating constantly, to explore new opportunities, with, around and beyond tires to lead the way in sustainable mobility. Our people act for change, with respect, and as leaders. We care about giving people a better way forward. Our dream is rooted in a single purpose: by 2050, Michelin will be recognised as a critical innovation leader that helped humanity conquer new frontiers. And we all work hard every day to realise this dream.

OUR PEOPLE & WAYS OF WORKING

At MICHELIN Connected Fleet, agility is not a word - it’s a lifestyle. We gather entrepreneurial minds who are not afraid to fail fast and learn quickly, every day. We think long term and act short term, we grow fast and love what we do. We believe in an inclusive working environment, building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views and opinions. Among our 400 employees in Europe, we proudly benefit from around 30 nationalities. We thrive because of the diverse background and talent of our people. We nurture our team's growth with several company wide development programs - including our Diversity, Mentoring and Sustainability programs.

THE ROLE IN SHORT

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain Manager to join our operations team. This role is critical to ensuring the efficiency and profitability of our services by managing all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to deployment, and in life, and meticulously controlling operational costs and waste. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain logistics and a proven track record of implementing strategies that drive operational excellence and efficiency.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING

• Supply Chain Management: Oversee the entire supply chain for hardware, ensuring timely and accurate inventory management and distribution to support MCF customer deployments and in-life activities.
• S&OP Demand forecasting: Working with our Sales and Finance teams, oversee the accurate placement or orders with our hardware suppliers and manufactures, ensuring a lean stock valuation, but with the ability to support fluctuations in business demands
• Cost Control & Waste Reduction: Develop and implement cost management and refurbishment strategies to reduce operational cost including logistics, hardware, and service delivery.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with hardware suppliers and 3PL partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards are met.
• Process Improvement: Continuously analyse and improve supply chain and operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimise resource allocation.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate reporting into budgets for supply chain, providing accurate forecasts and reports on cost performance.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of supply chain and operations professionals, developing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cost management.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL LIKELY HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior supply chain or operations management role, preferably within the technology, telematics, or automotive industry.
• Strong expertise in cost analysis, budget management, and process optimization.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fleet management, telematics, and connected services is highly desirable.
• Ideally Fluent in French/English

Work-life balance is important to us at Michelin Connected Fleet, so we offer our teams as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust our teams to know how they work best, combining remote and collaborative working, with a flexible approach to hours. This allows our people the time and space for life outside of work.