Indigo Search have been engaged by a fast-paced & growing business to recruit for a Supply Chain Manager based in the Ashby-De-La-Zouch area.
Reporting into Director, this role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Head of Supply Chain or Senior Supply Chain professional looking for their next opportunity within a business that is gearing up for significant growth.
THE ROLE
* The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the management of a small team of people within the Supply Chain division.
* Responsibility for the Supply Chain and Stock Control functions of the business.
* Strong People Manager with demonstrable experience of engaging teams.
* Relationship Management and SLA reviews with suppliers - including Factories and Logistics partners.
* ERP system use, maintenance and modification (where appropriate).
* Budget & KPI Management control.
* Own and drive CI initiatives across the operation.
* Operational Projects.
* Adopt and foster a 'Change Mentality' and inspire other people to take the same approach.
THE PERSON
* Exposure as a Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Controller or Head of Supply Chain.
* CIPS qualification.
* Experience of negotiating, implementing and monitoring SLA's with Suppliers both in the UK & abroad.
* Demonstrable experience of managing people within a Supply Chain or Procurement setting.
* Stock control - to maximise availability and stock turnover.
* 'Can-Do' mentality - this business prides itself on people who take a 'front-foot' mentality to problems & challenges.
* Able to involve yourself in other areas of the business where appropriate.
* Lean/CI experience is highly desirable.
* Management of budgets circa £2 million upwards.
* Able to grasp the wide breadth of the business and get involved with whatever areas need improving.
* Clear and effective communicator.
* Able to think beyond the obvious.
* Open to new ideas and with a viewpoint that "anything is possible".
ABOUT US
With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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