Supply Chain Executive
- Location: Basingstoke, UK
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: up to £38k DOE
A global market leader which supplies into the multiple industries including Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Energy is currently looking for a Supply Chain Team Lead to join its robust operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing and optimising both sales and procurement order processes within the organisation.
Day-to-day of the role:
-
Team Management:
-
Lead and develop a high-performing team of sales and procurement order specialists.
-
Assign tasks, set goals, and provide ongoing coaching and development.
-
Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement.
-
Sales Order Management:
-
Oversee the entire sales order process, from order entry to fulfilment.
-
Align customer demand forecasting to facilitate financial planning.
-
Ensure accurate and timely order processing, order confirmation, and customer communication.
-
Collaborate with sales, service, and supply chain teams to resolve order-related issues.
-
Procurement Order Management:
-
Manage the procurement order process, including purchase requisition creation, supplier selection, order placement, and supplier auditing.
-
Ensure accurate forecasting and timely delivery of materials and components to support production.
-
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve order-related issues and maintain strong relationships.
-
Process Improvement:
-
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve sales and procurement order processes.
-
Implement process changes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve customer satisfaction.
-
Utilise data analytics to measure process performance and identify areas for improvement.
-
Systems and Technology:
-
Oversee the implementation and utilisation of order management and procurement systems.
-
Ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
-
Identify and recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency.
-
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
-
Collaborate with sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, and customer service teams to ensure smooth order execution.
-
Resolve interdepartmental issues and conflicts related to order management.
-
Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-5 years' experience procurement order management.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in order management, procurement systems and sales (e.g., ERP, CRM).
- Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft applications).
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Dynamic and innovative work environment.
Apply now if interested!