The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, implementing and executing supply chain strategy and processes to ensure local objectives are aligned with group organisational goals. The Supply Chain function encompasses purchasing, supply planning, production planning, material handling and customer support activities.
This role reports to the UK Site Director and VP Global Supply Chain.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, from demand forecasting, to purchase order to inbound logistics, material handling and shipment to the end customer
· Analysing material supply requirements and plant capacity data to maximise potential output and process efficiency
· Conducting production and supply planning for the UK manufacturing operation, driving optimal efficiency of production processes while meeting customer demand
· Acting as first point of contact for internal and external customers, communicating information clearly and promptly to maximise customer satisfaction
· Engaging with regulatory authorities to ensure incoming and outgoing goods are compliant with customs and animal health standards
· Controlling site inventory, ensuring sufficient stock of raw materials to maintain process trains while minimising waste inventory and risk of dead stock. Introducing new controls to minimise stock value and working capital
· Generating sales and operations planning strategy for the...