Thompson is firmly established as one of the leading suppliers of premium aircraft seating. With increasing market share and an evolving and expanding product portfolio selected by many of the world’s leading airlines, Thompson’s seating range is offerable across all Airbus and Boeing platforms. Highlights from 2017 included delivery to Delta Airlines of the new Vantage XL Suite on Thompson’s first Airbus A350 programme, the ‘all suite cabin’ with sliding privacy doors was an industry first, winning the highly acclaimed Crystal Cabin Award at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg. The same year our launch customer for the Boeing B787, Qantas, took delivery of their first Dreamliner with their fully customised version of the Vantage XL. Other customer deliveries during 2017 included China Eastern, TAP Portugal and Philippine Airlines.

Supply Chain Analyst

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, the position will be based on Portadown sites.

Key Tasks:

The role will have several purposes focusing on data mining / cleansing, supply chain performance analysis and reporting, MRP improvements, and will enhance decision-making across the Procure to Pay work process. 

Contribute to supply chain improvement projects across functions to maximize business outcomes (revenue growth, EBITDA, cash flow, and/or supplier service performance), leveraging relevant technologies.

Develop and apply expertise in the utilization of reporting and analytics tools and methodologies. Champion the adoption of such tools and methodologies across the organisation.

Determine and develop unique solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements.

Drive innovation and identify suitable and adapted technology-based supply chain solutions.

Act as change agent within the supply chain team.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, you will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by your line manager & the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Other Requirements:

•        Willing to work additional hours as required by the business.

Thompson Aero Seating is an equal opportunity employer

Required Skills:

• 5+ years data management / reporting & analytics experience acquired in industry, preferably in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of latest reporting and visualisation technologies would be beneficial.
• Proven database development expertise (SQL, MS Access or later technologies).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style. Able to translate complex data & technical concepts into business insights.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proven working knowledge of planning, procurement and purchasing systems including MRP / ERP systems.

All applicants must have the right to work within the United Kingdom

Thompson Aero Seating is an equal opportunity employer

Closing Date 31st May 2019