Supply Chain Manager role based in Cheshire. Working with a well established manufacturing company
Client Details
Our client is a well established manufacturing company based in Cheshire
Description
Provide the required leadership, direction and management for the procurement and supply chain team while collaborating with internal stakeholders including Production, Quality, Finance, and the Global Supply Chain/Procurement Team to support the business.
· Oversee freight management
· Responsible for all site materials functions, including sourcing, sub-contracting, supplier management, buyer / planner activities, inventory management, and material cost reductions.
· Responsible for Day-to-day line management and motivation of a team of procurement & supply chain professionals for designated site.
· Implement and lead the company's Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to optimize the company's resources to meet customer demand and company financial objectives.
· Responsible for supplier quality to deliver an effective Supplier Measurement and Management Program to include scorecards and where necessary conduct Quarterly Business Reviews.
· Manage key business stakeholders to source products at the right time, quantity, cost, and quality for designated site.
· Ensure supply chain performance and working capital metrics are implemented, monitored, and controlled.
· Daily, Weekly and Monthly Supply Chain Performance reporting - Focus on MPV performance and LOB.
· Plan and implement logistical strategy for each material category and product.
· Implement and manage supply chain risk management.
· Support the central function to create and implement best-in-class, standardised and common processes, and procedures for each of the functions, ensure functional alignment globally and to drive continuous improvement
Profile
· Bachelor's degree Business Administration with a focus on Operations/Supply Chain Management preferred, or other relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
· Proven purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
· Experienced in leading teams and reporting into SME and / or matrixed structures.
· Experience using manufacturing-based ERP systems
· A good understanding of best in class sourcing, negotiation and purchasing techniques.
· A good understanding of best practice in the fields of inventory planning and management in an OEM or SME and distribution environment.
· A good understand of alternate replenishment methods, including Kanban and demand-pull systems.
· An understanding of best practice in terms of global freight, transportation and logistics.
· A good understanding of Continuous Improvement / lean principles and practices and how to develop and manage highly effective teams.
· Good interpersonal, influencing and networking skills.
Job Offer
£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits