Position Overview
Role: Supply Chain Operations Manager
Location: Near West Malling
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £Neg + Bens
Overview
Our client, a well-established distributor, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional to impact the company’s operations and drive continuous improvement significantly.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities, conducting in-depth analysis of stock levels and effectively managing orders and resources to minimise lead times and optimise capital utilisation
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, including optimising capital requirements and improving production process efficiency
- Ensure consistent product quality through effective management of operations and adherence to quality standards
- Manage supplier performance and identify new suppliers as needed to maintain a robust supply chain
- Collaborate with specialists and contribute to the new process, leveraging your passion for innovation to enhance product quality and recipes
- Lead and mentor a team ensuring optimal resource allocation and productivity
- Maintain compliance with all accreditation standards, ensuring meeting audit requirements
Requirements
- Proven track record in management roles
- Extensive experience in delivering complex, time-critical supply chain logistics in highly competitive environments
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate procurement and shopfloor teams
- Expertise in identifying and cultivating relationships with suppliers from diverse regions
- Proficiency in negotiation and planning to maximise efficiency and profit margins through effective cost management and just-in-time production
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning, procurement techniques, management processes, warehousing, transportation, shopfloor management, and quality assurance/control systems
- Experience working with and understanding international business cultures
- Happy to travel
Company Overview
With a strong focus on building close partnerships, they have established themselves as a trusted distributor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits including pension
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-paced, dynamic organisation
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering innovation and teamwork
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
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