Supply Chain Manager

We are working with an International high-end food manufacturer and distributor, known in their sector for being industry leaders who provide the best products on the market. They are searching for a Supply Chain Manager to join their Supply Chain Division and be a real key performer within the business.

Job Role
This role will be part of a Supply Chain team who report to the Supply Chain Operations Manager. This role will require working closely with Suppliers, Supply Chain Managers, Sales team Commercial Managers, Buying Team & Customer Collaboration alongside developing relationships with specific suppliers to ensure our service KPI targets are met and surpassed.

Responsibilities 

• Act as a key point of contact within the team and proactively manage and maintain supplier relationships
• Responsible for the complete order cycle of stock replenishment - forecasting, procurement, scheduling, and shipping
• Demand planning - Plan inventory flow, analyse statistical data & collaborate to establish a forecast solution
• Weekly review, or more frequently as necessary of purchase order scheduling and the requirement to identify and resolve stock gaps within the supply of product
• Responsible for maintaining optimum product warehouse stockholding, including optimising the flow of product from supplier to warehouse
• Work with the sales and collaboration teams to identify contract sell through / run-out and to ensure action is proactively taken
• Support and drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers to improve service & maximize service levels, always driving solutions
• Manage, support and resolve key supply chain issues between supplier and the business
• Proactively communicate supply information to the business about relevant customer service and company performance
• Report, analyze and deliver on required KPIs, implement continuous improvement related to stock availability, flow of inventory and forecasting
• Maintain and develop supplier engagement by achieving highest overall satisfaction levels
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure business and customer needs are continually achieved
• Alert the wider teams relating to critical SKUs and their sale/demand forecast, maintain and improve our customer supply service level achievements across a broad range of major UK retailers

Qualifications/Certifications Required

• A great people person who enjoys being part of a successful team
• At least 3 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain
• Familiar with SAP functionalities (with preference for SAP S/4HANA)
• ERP/MRP experience
• Supplier & service mindset, taking ownership to resolve issues. Service oriented attitude
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Action orientated to deliver results under time pressure
• High analytical skills numeracy and logical reasoning, attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships and be a strong team player
• Proactive, self-starter, thinking of the bigger picture
• Proven track record on improvement performance
• Able to adapt to changes quickly & work in a busy department
• Demand management background

Ref Code: FMW41366

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