Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has created 50 new roles dedicated to material mapping and traceability of parts and components, which it says are meant to maximize the resilience of new electric vehicle supply chains and uphold ethical standards.

Noting ongoing geopolitical uncertainty as a driving factor, JLR said the decision is part of delivering its next generation of pure electric models across all its brands by 2030.

“The new roles have been created to provide the business with additional, detailed, and accurate visibility of parts and materials in its supply chain, including for raw material sources, so JLR can foresee and help navigate any threats to supply, with a view to ensuring production is maintained,” a JLR press release states.

“This is particularly critical as JLR builds new supply chains for forthcoming electric models that rely on key minerals for battery production, including lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and graphite, which have a global mining footprint.”

According to JLR, long supply chains across multiple borders increase the risk of supply chain and shipping disruptions, such as those experienced during the COVID‑19 pandemic and the Red Sea conflicts.

JLR says the new roles will work with key partners on physical audits of critical materials to ensure standards are accurately traced and monitored across the supply chain, down to mine sites. The data gathered will be used to build a detailed picture of the supply chain for JLR to proactively assess risk, find solutions to potential stoppages, and ensure compliance with current and future legislation, according to the release.

The company also plans to invest in state‑of‑the‑art technologies using AI, machine learning, and real‑time analytics.

Jaspal Gill, supply chain mapping and transparency manager, joined the new team after working in material planning and logistics roles at Castle Bromwich for over eight years.

“In my previous role in JLR’s Industrial Operations, I collaborated with suppliers to support the seamless operation of our production lines,” she said in the release. “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.”

Ama Agyewaa Sappor, also a new supply chain mapping and transparency manager, has 15 years of supply chain expertise.

“I chose to commit my skills to JLR because of its commitment to people and planet, not just profits,” she said in the release. “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.”

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Jaspal Gill (left) and Ama Agyewaa Sappor discuss supply chain logistics (Provided by JLR)