Supply Chain Manager

Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting a Supply Chain Manager on behalf of a well-established business in the Whitworth area. As the Supply Chain Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing all materials purchasing, production planning, subcontract manufacturing co-ordination and inventory management. This is a permanent role to start ASAP! Package and benefits in the role of Supply Chain Manager: Salary up to £35,000 plus annual bonus scheme 37.5 hours per week working hours are fully flexible across 5 days Mon Fri Onsite parking you must have a full UK Driving licence Life Insurance (2x salary) Christmas shut down Supply Chain Manager role and duties: Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations Planning and preparation of weekly production schedules for Operations Teams for multiple manufacturing lines serving over 300 active customers and 500 active products Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers for £1.5 million/annum purchasing spend across materials, packaging etc., monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices Attention to detail is key right down to the finer details including labels etc (fines are incurred for errors and non-conformance) Placing of material purchase orders with suppliers and tracking on time delivery Analysing the supply chain data, seeking improvement opportunities, solving any issues or putting alternative plans in place Identifying and minimising risk by predicting the demand for products Managing inventory levels of around £750,000 including cycle counting, monthly and quarterly stock takes Managing 3rd party Sub-contract manufacturing and production Management of the companys ERP system Supply Chain module and product and materials master data Updating and maintaining costing data for materials, work in progress (WIP) and products Liaising with non-UK suppliers and haulage/import organisations for inbound materials Defining, monitoring and evaluating Supply Chain KPIs Strong working relationship with Sales and Customer Services teams for updating of lead times, progress on customer orders etc. Strong working relationship with Operations teams for ensuring fulfilment of production schedules and inventory accuracy Liaising, visiting and working with the companys major customers purchasing contacts for product sales volumes, forecasting, commitments on supply and demand requirements Required experience for the Supply Chain Manager role: Strong planning and purchasing skills, ideally with some understanding of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Strong understanding of all import and export documentation requirements Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy as well as ability to multi-task Ability to work alone with strong initiative as well as a team player Strategic planning and thinking, systems analysis and evaluation Relationship management skills and active listening Problem solving skills Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good cross functional, and collaborative working relationships across operational environments as well as interacting with senior management Understanding of risk management within the supply chain of the company 5 years experience in a complex Supply Chain/Purchasing/Planning role If you are looking for a fantastic role as a Supply Chain Manager and want to work for a forward-thinking company, then apply now with your current updated CV. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please take a look at our website for further opportunities TPBN1_UKTJ