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Supply Chain Specialist
Regional Supply Chain Specialist
About John Crane
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include:
- Mechanical seals and systems
- Couplings
- Filtration systems
- Predictive digital monitoring technologies
With a global network of over 200 sites across 50+ countries and 6,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with customers to:
- Keep operations safe
- Reduce downtime
- Improve efficiency
- Meet environmental regulations
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a company that has driven progress through engineering innovation for 170+ years. We impact millions of people annually across four key markets:
- Energy
- Security & defence
- Space & aerospace
- General industrial
Smiths employs 16,000+ colleagues in 50+ countries and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Regional Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Slough, Berkshire.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager
- Supporting day-to-day supply chain execution across regional operations
- Collaboration with Planning, Procurement, Operations, and Logistics teams
- Ensuring efficient supply chain activities
- Maintaining data accuracy through meaningful reporting/analytics
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This role blends operational coordination with data-driven decision-making—ideal for professionals who:
- Enjoys analysing performance, solving problems, and turning insights into actionable improvements
- Supports critical planning, dashboards, and supply chain optimisation
Responsibilities
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Cross-functional coordination:
- Oversee order book management and Master Production Schedules (MPS)
- Collaborate with Planning/Procurement/Operations teams
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Data & risk management:
- Analyse supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities
- Conduct root cause analysis for issues
- Escalate significant risks/exceptions
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Technical & reporting duties:
- Develop/maintain Excel- and Power BI-based dashboards
- Ensure high data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems
- Resolve system inconsistencies
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Process improvements:
- Support supply chain projects via analysis, reporting, and performance tracking
- Work with local teams to align materials with production schedules
Requirements
- Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations
- Proven understanding of supply chain planning principles
- Ability to interpret data and translate insights into business recommendations
- Analytical skills, problem-solving aptitude
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excel advanced expertise; Power BI a plus
- Strong communication/organisation skills
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Company Culture & Values
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Diversity & inclusion: Global team dedicated to creating a supportive work environment, with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) covering:
- Veterans
- Pride Network
- Black Employee Network
- Women@Work Network
- Neurodiversity
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Recognition & growth:
- Celebrate excellence through the Smiths Excellence Awards
- Inspiring global announcements on Smiths Day
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Opportunities: Competitive compensation, benefits, and the chance to shape a better industry future
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Inclusive hiring: All eligible candidates receive equal consideration. We commit to fairness, ethics, and diversity at every stage.
Important Note on Fraudulent Applications
- Never pay to secure an interview or test.
- Apply directly via the Smiths Group Careers Portal.
Grade: 09 | Employee Type: Permanent | Region: Europe
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