Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a  Supply Chain Engineering Specialist in the Supply Chain Engineering Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

Summary:

Lotus is looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Engineering Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be proficient in data analysis, have an understanding of manufacturing processes, and be able to optimize A to B and B to C logistics flows and warehouse operations, including third party logistics providers (3PL).

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain Plan For Every Part (PFEP) master data and alignment to internal (SAP) and external (3PL) business systems/platforms.
• Translate corporate-level supply chain strategies into facility and operation specific solutions.
• Calculate internal and external costs that contribute to the Total Acquisition Cost (TCA) and support supplier selection processes, during resourcing and new product introduction phases.
• Work in conjunction with procurement and programme teams, to proactively identify and address supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement/cost reduction activities.
• Conduct cost and scenario analysis and develop robust business cases and execution plans for review.

What You'll Bring:

• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills and awareness
• Manufacturing or engineering environment experience, in a supply chain focused role
• Ability to constructively challenge and drive outcomes, using data as a basis for decisions 
• Experience of SAP MM module and Logistics Execution Systems or similar 
• Data focused and an analytical critical thinker and problem-solver

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Half day finish on a Friday.
• 6% pension contribution.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company.
• Private Healthcare.
• Group income protection based on length of service.
• Paid time off for medical appointments.
• Family Friendly policies.
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant, within our flexible working policy.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/