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Role: Supply Chain Manager

Company: Global Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:  £45,000 plus excellent benefits package

Location: Nottingham

Working for this global manufacturing company as supply chain manager you will be responsible for the strategic performance of the supply chain including sourcing, purchasing, planning, warehousing, distribution and transport.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

“           Define supply chain strategy

“           Achieve year on year budgeted improvements in material cost productivity

“           Supplier count optimization.

“           Supplier OTD and lead-time improvement.

“           Manage internal OTD and improve to meet customer requests

“           Supplier search and selection utilizing the regional sourcing teams.

“           Vendor quality / ppm.

“           De-risk the existing supply chain through dual and re-sourcing activities. Ensuring early sourcing and supplier involvement in the NPD and NPI processes.

“           Supplier and customer contract alignment.

“           Experience of sourcing in global low cost geographies.

“           Experience within a world class lean manufacturing environment essential.

“           Ownership of the supply response to the demand forecast of the Sales & Operations Planning process.  Prepares and organizes slides on a monthly basis covering labour, material and machine constraints.

“           Supports business planning and investment required for people, supply base and capital in a rolling twelve month cycle.

“           Manage inventory targets for all aspects of the business

“           Monitor vendor performance regarding product quality, on-time delivery and conformance with commercial terms

“           Work closely with external suppliers to deliver cost reduction, quality and delivery improvements.

“           Contribute to re-engineering initiatives as they relate to supply chain planning.

“           Responsible for ‘reverse logistics’, such as collection of packaging for recycling, and the return of rejected or damaged goods. ?

SUPERVISION

Direct reports (4):  Production Planning Manager, Purchasing Manager, Dispatch Team Leader, Dispatch Controller

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

“           Degree education.

“           Experience of ERP / MRP or related product specific forecasting in a manufacturing or distribution environment, preferably SAP.

“           Must be able to communicate supply chain objectives clearly and convey the benefits to the organization.

“           Must be knowledgeable in planning and forecasting systems (MRP/DRP/ERP/CRM).

“           Proficient in MS Excel and Access.

“           Practical experience in the application of continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing environment.

“           Proven commercial abilities, specifically negotiation skills.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

“           End to end Supply Chain understanding

“           Procurement knowledge / exposure

“           Manufacturing background

“           SME background or equivalent

“           Cross-functional experience

“           SAP

“           Demonstrable progression throughout career gained on merit

“           Excellent interpersonal skills

“           Excellent problem solving skills

“           A “hands on” attitude

“           Ability to liaise with internal & external contacts at all levels

“           Ability to thrive in a pressured, fast paced environment

“           Adaptable

“           Willingness to travel

“           IT literate

To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

 

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