Total 1 Junior Executive level Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Solihull, B91 3SR

Here at Colas Ltd, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Assistant to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team, you will work closely with the Senior Supply Chain Manager and Supply Chain Engagement Coordinator to manage the creation of supply chain accounts and maintenance of our supply chain database, ensure its integrity and compliance.

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

As a Supply Chain Assistant, you will manage Supply chain on-boarding, ensuring processes are followed and compliance is achieved consistently. You will interpret Supply chain data and provide results in a clear and concise way. You will be required to gather/validate data needed about suppliers and keep a robust audit trail of all suppliers loaded to our system. You will ensure all requirements are sent to our central (Group) teams in the correct formats. You will maintain Supply chain approved list, including SMEs and Social enterprises. You will be involved in Procurement and Category Management monthly reporting. You will be required to support the Supply Chain Engagement Coordinator when planning Supply Chain engagement events (when required). You will support Senior Supply Chain Manager with Colas Group projects/activities. Develop strong relationships across the project, working collaboratively, influencing stakeholders to drive behaviours. You will support current & futures actions of the procurement & supply chain department on the carbon reduction road map in collaboration with the Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) department toward the Carbon Net zero Colas Ltd’s objective by 2040. Carry out all duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports the Company Values and Key Objectives. You will support the team objectives to build a responsible supply chain, enhance Colas Supply chain capability and improve performance, practice, and behaviours to drive internally & externally continuous and sustainable improvement to achieve the Colas KPI outcomes and carbon reduction plan.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent NVQ level. An understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement is essential. You will ideally have a minimum 2-3 years working within a similar role in Supply Chain or within a commercial environment. We are looking for someone who has the right understanding and attitude towards the role.

We are looking for a confident person who has strong communication skills with a good understanding of IT systems and advanced skills on reporting. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerBi). ​You will demonstrate good written and verbal skills. You will have the ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.

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