INVENTORY CONTROL & INTERNAL LOGISTICS MANAGER

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Control and Internal Logistics Manager to join our team here at Williams Racing. In this role you will oversee internal supply for manufacture, 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.

As the Inventory Control and Internal Logistics Manager, your main duties will be:

• Manage the WF1 Inventory team, driving best practice in support of physical inventory accuracy. Focussing on MW Locations but expanding across the entire WF1 Warehouse portfolio.
• Working closely with the finance team to minimise Inventory provision, providing a real time view of our stock position.
• Work with the CI champions to develop our internal logistics team and processes to ensure smooth flow through the factory, allowing production to concentrate on core production activities.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Team and Business Analyst team 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, focussing 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

We are looking for an Inventory Control and Internal Logistics Manager with the following skills:

• Previous experience of Dynamics 365, ideally as a super-user.
• Strong understanding of Lean Practices and Methodology
• Experience of transformation and centralisation of Inventory Control in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions and think logically even in high-pressure situations.
• Can influence, collaborate, and communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.

*In compliance with national Secure Freight Consigner conditions, five years’ continuous employment, education and/or training must be evidenced and ay gaps exceeding 28 days accounted for. A criminal record check will also be carried out. This will be explained in more detail during interview.

Application closing date:

All applications must have been received by 26th January 2024.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

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

Organisation: 

Williams Racing