Supply Chain Manager

Role Profile: Supply Chain Manager

Competitive salary plus share options and company pension

The hirer is leading the way in producing incredible decorative panels, products and furniture from 100% recycled and recyclable plastics.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of their mission and is a core value. By developing the supply chain and planning strategy, policy and processes you will support the various teams in their implementation.

As a Supply Chain Manager it will be key to develop strong relationships with our current recycled plastic suppliers. You will investigate/source new national and international suppliers in an ever demanding, growing and a price hiked market.

This role will suit you if you have supply chain and planning management experience. You'll have worked in a growing SME manufacturing environment, where you'll have been used to a multi-faceted position. You'll be innovative, analytical, abreast of key trends and be able to manage the needs of multiple stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Create the company's supply chain strategy
• Improve stock accuracy through cycle counting, stock checking and implementation of a robust stock control system.
• Train and guide employees
• Find cost-effective solutions for the supply chain processes
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
• Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g. use of trucks, forklifts)
• Ensure the supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
• Create and develop robust supplier relationships nationally and internationally, with metrics, governance, and actions in place for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production
• Developing policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain and implementing any subsequent changes to processes
• Identifying optimal shipment and transportation routes
• Assessing needs for material-handling equipment and staffing
• Making recommendations to decrease waste through ensuring efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials
• Negotiating prices for raw materials and delivery from suppliers
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers, working with other departments
• Ensure and process the foreign and local purchases according to the principals.
• Ensure that all Procurement and Logistic documents are properly prepared and filed accordingly
• Ensure correct and complete documentation for import cargo as per the requirement of various institutions like bank and customs.
• Implement robust Supply Chain Management (SCM) plans written in collaboration and in line with the business strategy and the key stakeholders, considering the company sustainability objectives and pipeline of work
• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor a comprehensive preferred subcontractor network across categories ensure compliance.
• Conduct a periodic audit of production WIP and ensure set targets are achieve.
• Create a balanced production plan that will manage order fulfilment and lead times.
• Manage and reduce inventory by deploying Kanban, consign and vendor-manage inventory.
• Create and maintain ISO procedures.
• Maintain WIP inventory in accordance with demand.
• Coordinate production plans base on capacity.
• Develop and implement MRP process which eliminate need for manual WO creation and need to manually calculate material adjustments.
• Achieve the KPI's set.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• 5+ years experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain Management role.
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• A strategic and analytical mind with a attention to detail.
• Knowledge in Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience (desired)
• Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
• Experienced negotiator and influencer proven track record
• Pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance
• Stakeholder management skills
• Flexible and driven
• Customer focussed
• Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
• Experience of contract procurement and associated management processes desired
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

We offer:

• Share option scheme (EMI scheme)
• Excellent competitive salary
• 21 days holiday a year + bank holidays
• Company contributed pension
• An opportunity to be part of a fast growing, dynamic business with a triple bottom line, supporting our journey to a more sustainable future
• Development opportunities including international travel
• Flexible working

We'd love to hear from you!

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