JLR Adds 50 Experts to Secure EV Supply Chain Against Risks
JLR is expanding its supply chain capabilities by appointing 50 new specialists focused entirely on material traceability and supply chain mapping.
The move comes as the company continues to push forward with plans to produce its next generation of pure EVs by 2030, across all of its brands.
The team’s role is clear: improve visibility across every link in JLR’s global supply chains and ensure resilience in the face of increasing geopolitical instability.
As production scales up for electric models, JLR is looking closely at the origins of critical components. From lithium and cobalt to nickel and rare earth elements, these materials form the backbone of EV batteries. Securing their supply responsibly has become central to both operational planning and corporate values.
The company says the new recruits will work to track the origins of materials and assess risks in real time. This means collecting the kind of detailed data needed to anticipate problems before they impact production and make decisions grounded in fact, not assumption.
Building visibility from mine to motor
The new roles support JLR’s wider work with partners who carry out physical audits of critical materials at source — down to the mines themselves.
By combining on-the-ground inspections with digital tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time analytics, JLR aims to build a supply chain that is not just visible but verifiable.
These investments come at a time when long, cross-border supply chains face pressures. Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and political instability in pivotal mineral-exporting regions continue to affect manufacturers.
Jaspal Gill, now a Supply Chain Mapping and Transparency Manager at JLR, understands the need for precision at scale. After more than eight years in Material Planning and Logistics at Castle Bromwich, his focus has shifted to the source.
"In my previous role in JLR's Industrial Operations, I collaborated with suppliers to support the seamless operation of our production lines,” he says.
“In my new role, I work to identify the true source of our parts so we can secure continual supply and uphold the highest supply chain standards.
"Since joining I’ve trained new team members who bring their own experiences from around the business and a strong willingness to learn new skills and embrace new challenges."
Ethical sourcing front and centre
One of the new team members, Ama Agyewaa Sappor, another Supply Chain Mapping and Transparency Manager, brings 15 years of industry experience to JLR. For her, traceability is more than just a business goal.
“I chose to commit my skills to JLR because of its commitment to people and planet; not just profits,” she says.
“Having grown up in Africa, I am passionate about our upstream impact, including ethical sourcing and sustainable end-to-end supply chain operations. It all starts with visibility, and that’s what my team brings to the table, contributing directly to JLR’s efforts to be a truly global citizen.”
As JLR adapts to the demands of electric vehicle production, the complexity of its material sourcing increases.
The company works with around 4,500 direct suppliers and navigates an intricate web of manufacturing processes. The specialists now in place are expected to map these routes with greater accuracy, flag potential disruptions and improve long-term planning.
Beyond the 50 dedicated roles, JLR has also rolled out training for more than 20,000 employees in supply chain management. Topics include export controls, identifying modern slavery risks and responsible sourcing practices — all part of a £20m (US$27m) annual investment in workforce skills.
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