Supply Chain Manager

Overview

As a Supply Chain Manager, you would be responsible for managing the full end to end supply chain, optimising inventory in line with current business needs, optimising inbound/outbound transport, and coordinating with suppliers to meet demand. You would also need to ensure that supply chain function maximises its value to business as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Geographic scope – Lucy Zodion – Sowerby Bridge
• Direct interface with all other members of the site
• Day to day engagement with internal customers, suppliers, other operational functions and commercial activities across the business
• Adhere to Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices
• Managing the flow of goods and services throughout the manufacturing process
• Coordination of production schedules, inventory levels, and product demand
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Analyse trends and data to forecast future needs and streamline operations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical guidelines and standards
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and vulnerabilities
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Monitor transportation and logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce waste
• Lead cross-functional teams to coordinate efforts and maximize performance
• Work in combination with Product Engineering, Quality, Production and Commercial functions to improve overall performance of the business
• Procurement: Achieve specific procurement goals within area of responsibility; may also involve improving established procurement procedures
• Contract Requirements: Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a small portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers within an established contract management plan
• Category Management: Deliver specific category goals within a significant category plan/program in line with the organization’s purchasing/supply strategy
• Sourcing: Collect and analyze key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information for decision-making
• Budgeting: Deliver a budget for an area of the organization or conduct complex analyses on budget progress in other areas
• Information and Business Advice: Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and related policies
• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources and analyze key themes and trends
• Operational Compliance: Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures and relevant regulatory codes, ensuring own work adheres to required standards; identify and report noncompliance
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, manufacturing or engineering, or logistics
• Five or more years of experience in supply chain management or related roles, such as purchasing
• Excellent understanding of the principles of supply chain management, inventory control, and logistics
• Manage the end-to-end flow of materials, products, and information to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality production and delivery
• Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to forecast demand accurately, managing inventory, preventing stockouts or excess inventory, reducing costs and optimising cash flow
• Good knowledge of carrying out “value analysis” of suppliers
• Working with suppliers across the globe, particularly Far East and India
• Proficient knowledge and use of ERP/MRP systems
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Self-driven, minimal supervision, able to manage and develop team members
• Ability to work in a team or on own initiative
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Level
• General Experience Requirement: Experience enables the job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
• Managerial Experience Requirement: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)

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