Supply Chain Manager

Dovetail Recruitment

  • New Milton, Hampshire
  • £45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER JOB IN NEW MILTONOur client based in the New Milton area have won many business awards and credited with Investors in People 'Gold'. They are a family run business operating for over 60 years and who are proud of their family values and culture. As a key member of their commercial team, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the management of their supply chain team which covers purchasing and planning activities for all materials ensuring quality, price and supply logistics meet customer needs. You will also support and coach the supply chain team to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained. Our client offer fantastic training and development opportunities, provide a great place to work and celebrate success by allowing the autonomy and responsibility to be the best you can.Salary and Benefits:
  • A salary of circa £45,000 per annum
  • Working Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 4.30 pm
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Cash back health plan
  • 24 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Profit related bonus scheme
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Overall responsibility for purchasing all materials required and package products for On Time In Full delivery to customers, while optimising the total cost of ownership and inventory levels
  • Responsibility for long- and short-term supply planning, using MRP to drive decision making and efficiency in our processes.
  • Supplier relationship management, including generating and developing new relationships with potential suppliers, working with the purchasing team to successfully maintain existing supplier relationships, and creating partnerships to deliver increased value through the supply chain
  • Liaise with key internal stakeholders including sales, production and quality teams to minimise disruption caused by stock outs, obsolete stock or delayed deliveries
  • Managing supplier contracts and terms and conditions.
  • Reporting of purchasing KPIs to other business functions and senior management
  • Documentation and updating of standard procedures, as well as development of systems.
  • Management and coaching of supply chain team members.
Minimum Skills and Experience:
  • Experience in a supply chain management or senior buyer role including excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Expertise in using ERP and MRP systems to drive efficient supply chain planning
  • Strong management skills including the ability to develop strong relationships across key functions
  • Experience of managing processes with external and internal stakeholders
  • Ability to, and experience in, improving processes to maximise efficient, effective, working relationships
  • Highly numerate, analytical, organised and accurate

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