Location: Leicester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGM2244
A fantastic opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a premium Online Ladies fastest growing Fashion brand. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role in fashion or clothing. You will be at the heart of our global supply chain, leading sourcing strategy, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring products flow efficiently from concept to customer. Looking for a proactive, analytical and strategic professional with a strong understanding of product and product development, and the ability to lead and coordinate projects across multiple internal teams and external partners. You will be detail-oriented, able to drive compliance, champion sustainability, optimise logistics, and innovate across packaging and supply chain processes. Immediate Start Available
The role:
* To lead and manage the supply chain function, including buying/procurement, materials planning, inventory management, logistics and supplier relationship development.
* The Supply Chain manager will ensure continuity of supply, optimise costs, support production targets, and contribute to business efficiency and sustainability.
* Manage inventory, space, system accuracy, processes and costs.
* Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with production and business goals
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sales, finance and Warehouse/fulfilment in line with the total ownership of the end-to-end Supply Chain.
* Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring value for money, quality and reliability on an annual basis for production materials.
* Manage supplier performance through KPI’s, audits and regular reviews.
* Develop and report relevant KPI’s to measure, monitor and analyse supply chain performance.
* Monitor inventory cycle counts to ensure stock file accuracy.
* Mitigate supply risks and develop contingency plans
* Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules, maintaining and updating costs, MOQ’s, Lead times and all other purchasing related data on Syspro (master data).
* Oversee the use of MRP use and activities
* Monitor and improve stock accuracy and reduce working capital. Prepare inventory reports and coordinate with departments with the aim of reducing / removing > 4 months zero usage
* Prepare spend, past dues and inventory reports, analysing the data as well as proposing and effecting corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement information.
* Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
* Work with 3PL providers and transport companies to optimise delivery performance and cost.
* Responsible for end-to-end associated administration, including raising PO’s, arrangement of LC’s and management of all associated paperwork whilst orders are in progress and resolving invoice queries.
* Investigate variances and put corrective actions in place where appropriate.
Skills Required:
* 5+ years’ experience in sourcing, buying, supply chain, operations, or compliance within the fashion industry.
* Proven success in developing and delivering sourcing strategies.
* A deep understanding of global sourcing principles and sustainability practices.
* Confident in managing supplier relationships across cultures and markets.
* Analytical, detail-driven, logical and proactive, you turn data into smart, actionable solutions.
* A great communicator who can influence, collaborate, and bring people with you.
* Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP or PLM systems and traceability databases is a plus.
* Line management experience
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* UK and international travel is an essential requirement of the role.
* A true fashion lover with an eye for quality, product, and innovation.
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