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Supply Chain Lead (12 month FTC)

Employer
Eden Scott Ltd
Location
Highland and Western Isles
Salary
£65k + benefits + travel/accommodation expenses.
Closing date
4 Dec 2019

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Contract Type
Interim
Function
Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Supply Chain Lead - Food & Drinks (12-month FTC)

Company:

Our client is a highly successful, independently owned food & drinks business based in the Scottish Highlands. The business is highly reputable with a proud history and heritage.

They are looking to launch an exciting project to modernize their internal systems.

Job Purpose:

The Supply Chain Lead will lead the design and implementation of inbound supply chain and outbound distribution processes within the company's new ERP system.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for driving process improvement and change within the business, through the implementation of an integrated, agile ERP solution which will simplify how we work.

Your responsibilities within the team will include:

  • Work with the project manager to develop the implementation plan for your functional area
  • Regular team meetings to provide update on status and key issues identified
  • Working with functional members of ERP Steering Group to resolve key issues
  • Establish effective relationships with key business users
  • Identify and allocate responsibility for the ownership of key system master data
  • Ensure comprehensive creation/ migration of functional master data onto new platform
  • Development of a functional blueprint with consultants and business users
  • Development of key performance metric reporting
  • Work with consultants to refine prototypes of new developments in a test environment
  • Lead user training and acceptance testing for new ERP functionality
  • Plan and execute cutover and go-live activities

As Supply Chain lead you will be responsible for:

  • Inbound supply chain
  • Dry Materials procurement
  • Materials warehousing
  • Outbound supply chain

Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level with relevant industry-specific qualifications

Experience

  • The candidate will have experience of working in a manufacturing environment
  • The candidate will display a track record of working in supply chain roles and a knowledge of industry practice
  • The candidate will display a track record of managing change processes
  • Experience of implementing or working with integrated ERP systems is desirable
  • Experience in the drinks industry is desirable

Specific skills

  • Proven project management skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with appropriate tone.
  • Confidence to present to large groups.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent data analytical skills and judgement with the ability to lead and manage in a complex environment.
  • Organisational skills including the ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, to plan effectively and work consistently to deadlines.
  • Competent use of PC and technology appropriate to the role

Personal Attributes

  • Attention to detail but the ability to understand the context of your work
  • A proactive attitude aimed at delivering project objectives.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.
  • A creative thinker with the confidence to take forward new ideas and concepts systematically.
  • Ability to work well as part of the project team, providing support and motivation to team members
  • Ability to establish credibility

Salary & Package:

£65k + excellent benefits

*The position is based in the Scottish Highlands 4 days per week. Accommodation expenses are covered*

Please send apply or send your CV to greg.carroll@edenscott.com

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Company

Eden Scott is a specialist UK food and drink industry recruiter.

We offer cost effective and high quality recruitment solutions to both candidates and clients within the food & drink industry.

Our clients range from start-ups to multi-national corporations throughout the UK and overseas.

We have an excellent track record of attracting talent from within the UK, Europe and overseas.

Whether you are looking to employ staff on a permanent, temporary or contract basis, please get in touch.

Our services include:

• Advertising design and placement

• Access to a large database of high quality, food and drink candidates

• Management of the full recruitment process

• Support of final interviews and selection

• Executive search campaigns

• Digital marketing

• Assessment centres including Psychometric testing
 
 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 550 1100
Location
26 St Andrew Square
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH2 1AF
GB

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