Inventory Control and Internal Logistics Manager

Williams a looking for someone own the internal supply chain, ensuring production areas have raw materials and subcomponents kitted and delivered to the required areas as needed. Using our ERP system, you will drive an accurate stock profile allowing for forecasting and MRP to be used where possible, minimising the requirement for inventory provisions and reduce waste.

Main Duties: 

• Manage the WF1 Logistics team, driving best practice in support of physical inventory accuracy. Focusing on MW Locations but expanding across the entire WF1 Warehouse portfolio.  
• Work closely with the finance team to minimise Inventory provision, providing a real time view of our stock position.  
• Work with CI Champions and Engineers to develop internal processes to ensure smooth flow through the factory, allowing production to concentrate on core production activities.  
• Collaborate with the Operations Planning team and Business Analysts to make best use of our ERP system and data, supporting our ability to forecast raw material and standard part use.  
• Develop processes that support the use of consignment stock with our raw material supply partners, focusing on reduction of our raw material holding and removal of obsolete materials.  
• Management of department budget, looking at cost reduction where possible to support Cost Cap optimisation.  

Key Accountabilities:  

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:  

• Role model Williams Values & Behaviours, supporting and holding others accountable to do the same. 
• Always ensure compliance with health and safety obligations, supporting managers to uphold expected standards.   
• Ensure high standards of behaviour and conduct are upheld across the organisation, including the wellbeing of team members.  
• Carry out effective team member performance management, making sure suitable measures are agreed and taken to close any identified gaps in skills or knowledge. 
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. 
• Comply with quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. 
• Ensure understanding of cost cap requirements and identify opportunities to improve optimisation.   

Core Competencies: 

• Understanding of lean practices within logistics, inventory and production 
• Leadership ability to grow and develop teams 
• Ability to lead and work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 
• Appreciation of financial impact of inventory practices, ensuring data is accurate for all stakeholders 

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

• Experience with process development and associated KPIs 
• Strong understanding of Dynamics 365, ideally as a super-user.  
• Experience of working within motorsport industry / F1 is desirable. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.