The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, implementing and executing supply chain strategy and processes to ensure local objectives are aligned with group organisational goals.
The Supply Chain function encompasses purchasing, supply planning, production planning, material handling and customer support activities.
This role reports to the UK Site Director and VP Global Supply Chain.
A manufacturer of Steel products supplied to local authorities and national highway, is now seeking a Supply Chain Manager to take control of all Purchasing and Supply Chain activities at their facility in Walsall.
Over the years the business has been holding steady, but in the last few years, turnover has doubled, generating the need for some key hires to make improvements and bring the company into the 21st century with new systems, processes, and modern ways of working and driving down costs.
The company has been operating for over 50 years and has several facilities across the black country.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager with a wholesale distributor of FMCG, specialising in beauty, healthcare, and pharmaceutical products.
In this position you will be responsible for managing key Supply Chain related functions end to end, such as purchasing, materials planning, scheduling and ordering activities associated with the delivery of specific customer products, direct and indirect material purchasing, inventory control and warehousing, shipping and receiving.
Main Duties
Manages and directs supply chain function - procurement, receipt, disbursement, and inventory control of material to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining assigned inventory levels.
Is expected to train, develop and educate direct reports on the use of supply chain management techniques, various business systems, varieties of reports and other related tools to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements.
Our client is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.
This pivotal role involves developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth in our competitive retail solutions market.
Responsibilities
Warehouse Management: strong WMS and SAP knowledge is critical for this role.
Management of the supply chain for UK and International markets and relationships with our partner contract manufacturing organisations (CMO) and distribution service organisations (4PL & 3PL).
General
Define inventory holding strategy and targets
Key Responsibilities
Defining and taking the lead on the production planning strategy and plans to ensure that company meets its business objectives.