Our client based in West Drayton is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team. Salary £35+ depending on experience, Office based role, one day working from home on a rotational bases. Must have experience of managing a team.
Job Purpose
Provide guidance and support to the supply chain team
Maintain optimal stock levels
Manage end-to end logistics of manufactured products
Monitor and improve performance of logistics providers
Maintain quality and compliance of information on manufactured products
Maintain and update product costing models
Maintain and build relationships with suppliers
Support product development team in new product development, supply chain development and other ad hoc work related to supply chain, logistics and procurement
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance and support to the supply chain team
Maintain optimal stock levels
Manage end-to end logistics of manufactured products
Monitor and improve performance of logistics providers
Maintain quality and compliance of information on manufactured products
Maintain and update product costing models
Maintain and build relationships with suppliers
Support product development team in new product development, supply chain development and other ad hoc work related to supply chain, logistics and procurement
Act as direct line manager for all day to day operational/account queries
Establish target Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the supply chain team and help build Service Level Agreement SLAs with external stakeholders
Help with the implementation of a systems upgrade on key software used by the business to accurately manage inventory running through the supply chain
Seek greater transparency across all supply chain aspects of the business, not limited to purchasing and stock control
Aim to identify areas in the supply chain process of the organisation that could be optimised, and put forward suggestions on how we can improve any inefficiencies identified at the end of a 6 month period
Ensure the smooth running of the inbound supply chain, specifically fulfilment of inbound orders on time, to cost and quality requirements
Maintain and refine demand planning to ensure optimal stock holding of all stock to enable order fulfilment while minimising costs
Maintain and improve relationships with freight forwarders
Maintain and improve performance and cost of freight forwarders
Oversee customs declarations of imported goods, and other relevant items
Assist in design and monitoring of logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with 3PL warehouse, with a view to significant performance improvement across all areas of warehousing activity
Maintain regular remote and face to face contact with distribution suppliers, with a view to improving performance and reducing costs
Resolve disputes with logistics and goods suppliers
Support team in all areas and levels of supply chain and logistics activity, e.g. new product development, supply chain development, network, performance and contract monitoring etc
Maintain and update all relevant data and information on manufactured goods, in formats which are communicable, easy to access and easy to maintain
Build, refine, maintain and update costing models on manufactured goods to support pricing, customer quotes and maintenance of company margins
Use costing models and external research to develop and maintain effective pricing strategies and communications to internal and external stakeholders
Build effective working relationships across the wider business to ensure smooth running of the supply chain and business operations
Operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in logistics, 3PL Warehouse management, costing and pricing
Own and maintain key stakeholder relationships at varying levels
Be willing to take leadership role
Experience Requirements
Working knowledge of warehouse and freight management
Experience of building costing and pricing models
Experience of Critical Path & Project Software (eg- Wrike/Trello) desirable
2-3years minimum working in supply chain management