Key Activities / Measurables Activities Creating the company’s supply chain strategy Review and update supply chain practices and establish a mid/long term planning model Analyse data and resolve issues, making process changes where appropriate Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes Drive weekly operational reviews Evaluate and report on KPI’s Identify, understand and eliminate losses by predicting demand for products and adopting appropriate technology/processes Management of the Purchasing, Material Planning, Scheduling and Finished Goods Logistics team, providing absence cover and flexibility as appropriate Coach and develop the team to meet ongoing requirements of department Measurables Planning accuracy – integrated mid/long term planning (materials and capacity Inventory turnover – aligned procurement and production planning OTIF & Service level - scheduling aligned with real demand & material availability Scrap and waste – accurate scheduling and capacity matching ERP/MRP optimization – identify and eliminate losses though optimized Oracle utilization Reporting speed and quality – standard dashboards and process ownership H& S Requirements Taking part in building a safe workplace; respecting and adhering to all H&S rules and whilst on site and remote working Impact on the quality of work Ensuring compliance of new business solutions and processes with the Quality Management system Operational activities in terms of: Organisation Involved in Safety audits Work performance / quality Actively engaged with safety observations and making recommendations; timely completion of documentation and follow up, complying with all implemented standards. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Required MRP/ERP experience (preferably SAP) Advanced knowledge of Excel, MS Office programs and other digital tools Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration degree or equivalent relevant experience. Desirable • Auditing qualification Skills and Experience Required Internal auditing experience Excellent communication skills Proven experience within a Supply Chain/Production environment Continuous Improvement (Lean/Kaizen) Able to understand and comprehend technical data and analyse reporting Problem solving and trouble shooting skills Methodical with excellent attention to detail Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes Analytical approach Ability to identify and manage KPI’s Desirable Experience of working within a manufacturing environment with a strong Health and Safety culture Experience of lean manufacturing Personal Attributes Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written Ability to form and maintain successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders Team player with the ability to also work alone on dedicated projects and tasks Working Environment Office based We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.