Supply Chain Manager

Purpose of the role

A great opportunity is now available for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a thriving and expanding business. The Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the supply chain department, ensuring seamless operations across logistics, warehouse, and procurement functions. This role offers the challenge of contributing to the continued success and growth of the organisation.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Supply Chain Manager will oversee and manage the flow of goods from procurement through storage and finished goods distribution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage procurement / buying to source the right products.
• Implement and optimise processes to achieve OTIF production targets.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.
• Develop and maintain effective inventory management strategies to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.
• Control delivery processes and information flows.
• Work closely with all relevant support departments and ensure regular communication.
• Plan and implement logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met.
• Oversee product storage, handling, and distribution.
• Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance.
• Manage the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon KPIs.
• Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers.
• Manage and minimise the operational or reputational risks that could affect or interrupt the supply chain.
• Consider the environmental impact of the supply chain to meet sustainability targets.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Supply Chain Management role - Essential
• Minimum CIPS level 4 or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience of managing a team.
• Experience using business information and MRP systems is essential, and experience of Sage 200 (manufacturing) is desirable.
• Experience in implementing new systems and managing change effectively.
• Good project management skills to help support growth.
• Flexible and able to accommodate competing deadlines and demands for work with an ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, applying a 'right first time' approach.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks at one time.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately

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