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Fuller Production Site, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
As the Supply Chain Manager at the H.Fuller Production Site in Milton Keynes, you will assume primary responsibility for overseeing all Supply Chain Planning and Logistics activities. This pivotal role entails leading and coordinating supply chain planning efforts for the Milton Keynes Plant and associated internal/external warehouses. Fuller legal entities within the EIMEA Region. You will manage inventory valued at approximately £100 million, including Finished Goods and Raw Materials, and outbound freight costs of approximately £1 million per year.
Operate and enhance the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, including the utilization of decision support tools and monthly SIOP meetings to establish a synchronized Supply and Demand Plan.
Manage Supply & Demand balances for raw materials and finished goods, guiding material and capacity allocation across all plants.
Oversee Asset Utilization, Capacity Allocation, and Strategic Capacity Planning, ensuring optimal use of existing assets while strategically installing new capacity to support growth.
Determine optimal sourcing strategies for finished products and raw materials based on factors such as lead time, inventory holding cost, and supply chain risk management.
Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels by item to meet agreed service level targets.
Develop warehousing strategies and ensure accuracy and timeliness of inventory management activities, both internally and externally.
Assume overall responsibility for outbound freight transportation, collaborating with sourcing to ensure cost-effective deliveries and tracking carrier performance metrics.
Maintain up-to-date Planning Master Data, collaborating with regional business leaders, S&OP Supervisors, and Logistics Planners.
Provide medium- and long-term supply/demand balances and ownership of capability and capacity.
Manage supply chain costs, including inventory, freight, and warehousing.
Set targets for service logistics costs and inventory levels and ensure their achievement.
Lead a team of asset planners, raw material planners, and logistics supervisors to meet service level, logistics cost, and working capital objectives.
Degree in SCM/Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
M5+ years' experience in an IT-driven manufacturing/planning environment.
Proficiency in Planning, Logistics, and MRP systems.
Project Management and Leadership experience.
International work experience.
Strong analytical skills and experience in Decision Support Modeling and data manipulation.
Fuller's Milton Keynes Production Site and play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations for sustainable growth and success.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.