Position: Supply Chain Manager

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Purpose of the Job

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Supply Chain Manager will oversee and manage the flow of goods from procurement through storage and finished goods distribution.

The Supply Chain manager will ensure the right amount of product is made on time in full (OTIF), as well as coordinating the storage of the product. Organising the movement of goods, deliveries to customers, forecasting trends and managing inventories.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a thriving and expanding business. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the supply chain department, ensuring seamless operations across logistics, warehouse, and procurement functions. This role offers the challenge of contributing to the continued success and growth of the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage procurement / buying to source the right products.

· Implement and optimise processes to achieve OTIF production targets.

· Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.

· Develop and maintain effective inventory management strategies to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.

· Control delivery processes and information flows.

· Work closely with all relevant support departments and ensure regular communication.

· Plan and implement logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met.

· Oversee product storage, handling, and distribution.

· Use computer software to track goods from origin to delivery.

· Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance.

· Manage the costs involved while maintaining quality.

· Ensure you're aware of exactly what is happening throughout the supply chain.

· Manage the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon KPIs.

· Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers.

· Manage and minimise the operational or reputational risks that could affect or interrupt the supply chain.

· Consider the environmental impact of the supply chain to meet sustainability targets.

· Continuously analyse supply chain processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to streamline operations, implement new technologies and stay alert to new trends and developments in the sector.

· Collaborate with various departments such as production, commercial and finance to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

· Degree qualified or have an equivalent level qualification or experience.

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management role - Essential

· Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience of managing a team.

· Strong numerical skills

· Comfortable using the MS Office suite.

· Experience using business information and MRP systems is essential, and experience of Sage 200 (manufacturing) is desirable.

· Experience in implementing new systems and managing change effectively.

· Good project management skills to help support growth.

· Access to a car (offsite meetings may be required)

Competencies

· Flexible and able to accommodate competing deadlines and demands for work with an ability to prioritise tasks.

· Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels both verbal and written.

· Personable and approachable.

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, applying a ‘right first time’ approach.

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks at one time.

· Self-motivator and a team player. With the ability to work on own initiative when required.

· Ability to work under pressure.

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