Supply Chain Manager

NJ Screen Prints is based in Hinckley. We are the UK’s leading volume screen printer of garments to retail and trade, with leading edge print technology and excellent relationships with high street retailers and all the major supermarket brands. With over 100 staff NJ is focussed and committed to leading edge design, quality, and customer service. We share our site with Bioworld International which is a joint venture business owned by NJ Screen Prints and the US based Bioworld Merch who are global leaders in the design and development of licensed products in the UK and Europe and employs around 80 staff.

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and manage the supply chain function, including buying/procurement, materials planning, inventory management, logistics and supplier relationship development. The Supply Chain Manager will ensure continuity of supply, optimise costs, support production targets, and contribute to business efficiency and sustainability. Ensuring inventory, warehouse space, system accuracy and operating a continuous improvement approach are key to this role.

The key accountabilities for this role include:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with production and business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sales, finance and Warehouse/fulfilment in line with the total ownership of the end-to-end Supply Chain.
• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers, ensuring value for money, quality and reliability on an annual basis for production materials.
• Manage supplier performance through KPI’s, audits and regular reviews.
• Develop and report relevant KPI’s to measure, monitor and analyse supply chain performance.
• Monitor inventory cycle counts to ensure stock file accuracy.
• Mitigate supply risks and develop contingency plans.
• Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules, maintaining and updating costs, MOQ’s, Lead times and all other purchasing related data on Syspro (master data).
• Oversee the use of MRP use and activities.
• Monitor and improve stock accuracy and reduce working capital. Prepare inventory reports and coordinate with departments with the aim of reducing / removing > 4 months zero usage.
• Prepare spend, past dues and inventory reports, analysing the data as well as proposing and effecting corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement information.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
• Work with 3PL providers and transport companies to optimise delivery performance and cost.
• Responsible for end-to-end associated administration, including raising PO’s, arrangement of LC’s and management of all associated paperwork whilst orders are in progress and resolving invoice queries.
• Investigate variances and put corrective actions in place where appropriate.

You must be highly organised and able to prioritise the short and long-term needs of the business. You will be confident in managing and delivering across multiple functions within the department, as well as a strong communicator at all levels. If you have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcome challenges, this role could be right for you. If you have at least 3 years experience in a Supply Chain management role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this may be your next opportunity. An ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field such as Logistics, Supply Chain or business management, or CIPS certification. If you are a strong leader and communicator and are looking for an exciting new challenge, please submit your CV.

NJ will provide a competitive salary (up to £42,000 per annum dependent upon experience), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, a modern working environment and free parking at our premises in Leicestershire.

NJ is an equal opportunities employer