Candour Talent are recruiting a Supply Chain Manager to join their client’s team in Blackwood.
* Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
* Working Hours: Mon-Fri, Days with early finish on a Friday
* Salary: £45-50k NEG DOE
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing company in Blackwood.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the supply chain department. You will oversee and manage the flow of goods from procurement through storage and finished goods distribution, and ensure seamless operations across logistics, warehouse, and procurement functions
The Role:
* 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.
* Use computer software to track goods from origin to delivery.
* Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance.
* Manage the costs involved while maintaining quality.
* Ensure you're aware of exactly what is happening throughout the supply chain.
* 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.
* Continuously analyse supply chain processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to streamline operations, implement new technologies and stay alert to new trends and developments in the sector.
* Collaborate with various departments such as production, commercial and finance to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in a similar Supply Chain Management role.
* Excellent communication, interpersoanl, and people management skills.
* Experience using MRP, with experience of Sage 200 desirable.
* Experience in implementing new systems of work and managing change effectively.
* Excellent project mangemnet and organisational skills, with strong ttention to detail and able to work under pressure.
* Excellent time management skills and able to prioritise own workload.
* Self-motivator and a team player. With the ability to work on own initiative when required.
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How to Apply:
Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk
We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.
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