Supply Chain Manager
Full job description
Michael Page
Salary: £54,000 – £72,000 per year
The Supply Chain Manager is an integral role managing diverse processes. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the overall management of the Supply Chain departments (Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, Transport, Sampling) and will work closely with other business functions (Production, Technical, Finance, Sales & Marketing, IT).
Client Details
Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialist products linked to the fit-out and construction industries.
Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a market leading organisation that supplies to multiple industries globally.
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for a safe working environment; Achieving quality standards; Adhere to production schedule; Formulate and deliver objectives to meet business goals; Providing employee training and development; Management of all supply chain processes to deliver customer satisfaction at lowest cost; Annual supplier negotiations and appraisal against performance; Minimise spend through efficient planning, workforce utilisation, optimising transportation and raw material sourcing; Lead Continuous Improvement teams; And reporting KPI’s.
You will also deliver and lead the Supply Chain Objectives; Provide strong people management; Close liaison with other functions within the business and external suppliers; Challenge the status quo whilst ensuring compliance to current systems and processes; Ensure quality process and procedures are embedded in the culture; Supplier management with an annual purchasing budget to achieve; Continuously manage the Health, Safety and Environmental issues; Analysis of Supply Chain data to drive improvement; Maintain robust, clear leadership to enable the sustainability of a highly motivated team approach; Report variances to the annual plan; and other ad hoc duties.
Profile
You will be educated to degree level or have relevant professional experience; 3 years minimum experience in an end-to-end Supply Chain position; Demonstration of successful project management techniques; Excellent communication and organisational skills and experienced in dealing with UK/International suppliers.
You will have a strong understanding of direct purchasing activities and will ideally have a Purchasing / Procurement background.
Job Offer
You will receive a competitive salary, company car, 26 days annual leave, annual discretionary bonus, group life assurance and DIS, private company pension and a range a flexible company benefits.
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