Our client, a leading Food manufacturer is urgently looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their site in the West Midlands area, and manage their overall inbound and outbound supply chain process.
You will lead a team to ensure the adequate supply of raw materials and packaging for production; as well as overseeing the timely despatch of finished products to meet customer service levels.
On Offer:
* Salary will be circa £45K to £50K + 10% Bonus
* Private healthcare + Pension benefits
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* The role will be based onsite in the West Midlands area.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage procurement planning, production, inventory control, internal logistics and distribution to customers and third-party storage.
* Maximise service levels and customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining control of inventory levels.
* Manage lead times on all procurement requirements.
* Lead the team ensuring they meet agreed KPI standards and manage according to budget and operational capacity.
* Ensure production forecasts and promotional activity is clearly communicated to all relevant departments in a timely manner which ensures the site is adequately resourced to meet this requirement.
* Monitoring stock levels and tracking products.
Candidate requirements:
* A degree or relevant professional qualification.
* At least 3 to 5 years Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory management experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated Inventory Management, Materials Planning, Stock Replenishment or Outbound Logistics management experience in a FMCG or Logistics environment.
* Effective people management and leadership skills.
* ERP systems experience (SAP will be advantageous)