Supply Chain Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 per year

Supply Chain Manager
Leics
£40k-£50k
The client
Manufacturer of engineered optical solutions with an impressive growth record
The role
This is a new role to oversee strategic & tactical sourcing, purchasing and logistics, to support Production and develop, implement and improve operational and cost effectiveness by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve end to end supply chain processes in the UK and in the Netherlands.
Some international will be required
Key responsibilities
– Develop a clearly defined procurement and supply chain strategy
– Establish Source suppliers and develop new supply chain partnerships in the UK, EU and internationally
– Customs Clearance
– Liaison with HMRC
– Supplier negotiations, including Freight Forwarders
-Supply chain cost reduction
– Forecasting and demand planning
– Develop, improve and strengthen supplier relationships and supply agreements
– Manage lead times and stock turn
– Manage supplier performance
The successful candidate
-Strategic thinker
-Experienced in change management and continuous improvement
– ERP / MRP experience, ideally J D Edwards.
-New product development environment
– Familiar with manufacturing processes
– Ideally a degree or similar engineering or supply chain
This is a new role and is an opportunity for someone who is ambitious and enthusiastic to be part of something new who likes to make a difference and make their mark, creating new processes and developing a new supply chain strategy from scratch.
Salary and Benefits
£40k-£45k
include
Health and Dental care insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contribution Pension Plan
Life Insurance
On site parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.