Overview
Global Supply Chain Director – Hybrid role requiring weekly presence at sites based in Kent and Essex. £65,000-£85,000pa. Hybrid working, pension, holiday.
Responsibilities
* Overseeing all aspects of production & manufacturing in the UK, including production planning, release of work orders and all quality checking processes
* Overseeing all aspects of procurement for the UK & Germany, purchasing from various suppliers, including setting up contracts, raising POs, site audits and everything in-between
* Overseeing all aspects of product storage, handling and distribution in the UK & Germany
* Having full control of stock levels in the UK & Germany, set safety stocks, and provide forecasts
* Managing the 3PL logistics provider, including uploading sales orders
* Managing the suppliers & strategy based in Asia
* Managing the UK production team, buyer/planner (6 direct reports)
* Securing year-on-year cost savings within the supply chain
* Managing and minimising supply chain & production risk
* Assisting with the QMS (ISO) systems and audits
* Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies
* Adhering to regulatory guidelines
* Identifying and managing commercial risks
* Regularly reviewing the setting of pricing strategies and regular price increases
* Proactively de-risking the supply chain away from single-source vendors
Candidate Profile
* A seasoned supply chain leader with proven global experience
* Commercially sharp, financially astute, and strategically minded
* Exceptional at building relationships and negotiating deals
* Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
* A natural leader who inspires teams and delivers results
* Holder of a full UK driving licence
Benefits
Benefits include 25 days holiday (+ 8 days bank holiday, with extra days for long service), Pension scheme, Hybrid working options, and the opportunity to operate at board level and make a real impact to the business.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
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