Supply Chain Planner

Overview

At Eurostar we're busy making Europe's most loved travel experience better than ever. Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, connected, cosmopolitan team that feels at home in four countries and shares the same goal - to create an experience for our passengers that's always truly exceptional.

An opportunity has arisen to join Eurostar as its Supply Chain Planner. You will be responsible for full end to end material availability process, from supplier Request From Quotation (RFQ) through to material availability for production. The measurable reduction in Unsatisfied Demand and part shortages focusing on process improvement both internally and within the supply base. The role is based in our Engineering Center in Leyton and will require business travel in the UK and on the Continent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and coordinate the availability of the spare parts in line with stock strategy - consumable, local repairable (TMI) and international repairable
• Lead on behalf of Eurostar the S&OE and S&OP processes to manage the demand
• Attend daily supply chain meetings, providing key data and escalation information when required
• Maintain Eurostar supply chain systems such as Equinox
• Address material shortages: identify problem, put in place mitigating action and follow up liaising with the required department
• Identify error states and manage containment plan if not being managed by supplier
• Work with suppliers to raise and expedite RFQ, challenging suppliers to support cost reduction
• Raise PO (Purchase Orders) within Equinox system, track PO status and expedite through to delivery
• Arrange the receipt of the POs to enable invoices payment
• Look into cost saving opportunities within the supply base
• Support the engineering team to manage parts for modification and new part introduction
• Act responsibly in all areas of Eurostar, taking ownership to understand and follow the company processes and policies
• Identify root cause of issue and development of problem solving plans
• Have financial control on Materials Spend: Budget tracking, invoice check
• Support Materials Team to cover leaves and peak activities: Legal Inventory, Stock Certificate, Mi-Vie support
• Establish recovery plans with supplier to get back to planned shipment commitment
• Record and monitor internal and external supply chain performance measures, resulting in KPI output and key areas for improvement
• Be responsible to support additional stock holding facilities in UK and Continent regarding inventory accuracy and management of inventory

Requirements

Essential

• Supply chain and purchasing knowledge
• Understanding material flow and production planning management
• English language skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated numerical and analytical abilities
• Ability to work in a disciplined and controlled manner
• Flexible approach needed to achieve business goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a confident attitude
• High levels of personal organization and motivation

Desirable

• French language
• Rail part knowledge

Benefits

• Travel benefits for work and play
• A great pension
• Exclusive discounts and perks

If you feel like your skills and experience are relevant for the role, please apply.

Eurostar is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.