Job description
Supply Chain Manager (Engineering / Manufacturing)
Competitive Salary + 29 days holiday + ability to increase holiday up to 34 days + Death in service + Pension Scheme + salary sacrifice + early Friday finish
Monday - Friday Days (Monday- Thursday 8-5pm & Friday 8.30am-2pm)
Bridgwater - commutable from - Chard, Cullompton, Honiton, Tiverton, Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, Glastonbury, Weston-Super-Mare, Yeovil, Minehead, Clevedon
Excellent opportunity for a driven Supply Chain Manager from a Manufacturing background looking for the next exciting step in your career where you can have a real impact driving forward a successful department alongside a passionate & motivated team as part of a fantastic world leading global organization.
On offer is a rare opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the senior management team of a world leading company, in a fantastic role where you can utilize your operational & people management skills to ensure optimum performance & facilitate future company growth.
This fantastic company have a global presence and are world leaders within their field due to their exceptional product lines and levels of customer service.
As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of UK Production Planning, Internal and External Replenishment, and Procurement activities, as well as the co-ordination of various activities related to product maintenance. The role will form a key part of the regional EMEIA team responsible for the development and improvement of Supply Chain processes .
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Supply Chain Manager to make a real impact in a senior position within this function, whilst working with a talented and dynamic team of professionals.
This is a full-time position, with an early finish on Fridays, allowing for a healthy work-life balance and the chance to enjoy all that Bridgwater and the surrounding area has to offer.
The role
- Day-to-day management of UK Supply Chain processes & management of a small Procurement team
- Execution of strategic improvements and initiatives including, but not limited to: Development of the planning function - optimising demand, manufacturing and replenishment planning processes.
- Continuous Improvement of supply and logistics processes,
- Development of the procurement team & strategic, tactical and negotiation capabilities
- Inventory management, Stock file maintenance & Management of slow-moving and obsolete stock, Inventory reporting and analysis
The person
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Supply Chain management role with a degree in a relevant discipline and/or holding a relevant professional qualification, such as membership of ISCM or LIPS.
- Familiarity with operating MRP systems within ERP environments
- Demonstrable track record of working with a large vendor base and delivering targeted cost reductions across various raw material, component and packaging categories.
- Demonstrable experience of working with third-party manufacturers (3PM) & third-party logistics (3PL) organisations.
- An awareness of UK/EU Regulatory frameworks
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
