Activator

Job description

Mission of the position

The Activator is responsible for the day-to-day material planning, scheduling and delivery of equipment from the UK and foreign suppliers. The Activator shall be a pivotal member of the Activation team reporting into the Activation Manager, with overall day-to-day responsibility for a given portfolio of suppliers. The Activator shall also be responsible for activating & mobilising their given group of suppliers ahead of factory production.

Functions and responsibilities

1.0       Key Responsibilities

* Ensure that materials required for plant production are scheduled & delivered in accordance with the on-going build programme and stipulated lead times.
* Actively promote materials PULL, JIT and inventory optimisation systems.
* Responsible for mobilising project material requirements by ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition from procurement to Activation Manager.
* Maintain & manage CAF BAAN MRP / ERP system to reflect material requirements based on project build and suppliers lead times.
* Manage day-to-day expediting of materials required for direct production.
* Act as the key interface between supply chain & procurement regarding all supplier delivery and performance matters.
* Monitor supplier delivery performance using the CAF OTIF KPI /model.
* Manage supplier delivery non-conformance.
* Identify risks in material supply and take evasive action to ensure continuity of supply i.e. change requests, production bottlenecks etc. Escalate and foreseen supplier performance issues to the relevant function i.e. procurement, quality, project lead etc.


* Conduct supplier site follow up as required. Participate in supplier reviews as required.
* Actively work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce supplier lead times.
* Track manage and control stock movements across CAF warehouses.
* Manage free issue of material as & where applicable.
* Compile materials exceptions reports on a regular basis.
* Ensure materials are received and booked in correctly to avoid line delays.
* Work on best practice principles by adopting and or shaping existing internal processes.
* Lead and represent Activation Manager in supplier readiness & mobilisation reviews.
* Invoice query clearance

Training required

Degree level withina commercial technical Desicipline - Desirable 
High level of accurancey and analytical skills
Previous experience and knowledge in material activation management, inventory and control, within a fast-paced modern manufacturing environment
Spanish Speaking - Desirable 

full JD available 

Required professional experience


Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

Desired profile

Mission of the position

The Activator is responsible for the day-to-day material planning, scheduling and delivery of equipment from the UK and foreign suppliers. The Activator shall be a pivotal member of the Activation team reporting into the Activation Manager, with overall day-to-day responsibility for a given portfolio of suppliers. The Activator shall also be responsible for activating & mobilising their given group of suppliers ahead of factory production.

Functions and responsibilities

1.0       Key Responsibilities

* Ensure that materials required for plant production are scheduled & delivered in accordance with the on-going build programme and stipulated lead times.
* Actively promote materials PULL, JIT and inventory optimisation systems.
* Responsible for mobilising project material requirements by ensuring that all processes are in place for a smooth transition from procurement to Activation Manager.
* Maintain & manage CAF BAAN MRP / ERP system to reflect material requirements based on project build and suppliers lead times.
* Manage day-to-day expediting of materials required for direct production.
* Act as the key interface between supply chain & procurement regarding all supplier delivery and performance matters.
* Monitor supplier delivery performance using the CAF OTIF KPI /model.
* Manage supplier delivery non-conformance.
* Identify risks in material supply and take evasive action to ensure continuity of supply i.e. change requests, production bottlenecks etc. Escalate and foreseen supplier performance issues to the relevant function i.e. procurement, quality, project lead etc.


* Conduct supplier site follow up as required. Participate in supplier reviews as required.
* Actively work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce supplier lead times.
* Track manage and control stock movements across CAF warehouses.
* Manage free issue of material as & where applicable.
* Compile materials exceptions reports on a regular basis.
* Ensure materials are received and booked in correctly to avoid line delays.
* Work on best practice principles by adopting and or shaping existing internal processes.
* Lead and represent Activation Manager in supplier readiness & mobilisation reviews.
* Invoice query clearance

Training required

Degree level withina commercial technical Desicipline - Desirable 
High level of accurancey and analytical skills
Previous experience and knowledge in material activation management, inventory and control, within a fast-paced modern manufacturing environment
Spanish Speaking - Desirable 

full JD available 

Required professional experience


Technical and/or practical knowledge valued}

About CAF Rolling Stock UK Limited

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!
Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.
If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.