AddressLocation: Leicester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGM1802
The Company:
A leading established Fashion Supplier is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead, manage and direct the Supply Chain Management function.
The Role:
- Management and delivery of agreed Supply Chain KPI’s and process compliance whilst driving process improvement to best practice.
- Manage the complaints process to a satisfactory conclusion using the defined process linking in with appropriate functions.
- Management of direct reports within the extended team both in a day-day context and also from an employee development viewpoint.
- Contribute to the team in the process of developing a demand plan which flows into the planning process, aligning procurement, raw material call-off and manufacturing activities to resource allocation while meeting customers’ expectations.
- End to end Inventory management and stock control.
- Ensure all costs are controlled adequately and in line with budget identifying opportunities to reduce cost.
- Preparation of monthly/weekly reporting pack with relevant metrics and KPIs.
- Review plan changes with the management team.
- Drive development and productivity actions through continuous improvement.
- Collaboration with functional leads to ensure improved communication.
- Ensure perpetual inventory is carried out as per inventory schedule.
- Control materials and finished goods, ensuring correct stock rotation on a FIFO basis.
- Liaise with haulers’ and outside contractors to ensure inbound and outbound costs and service levels are maintained at the highest levels.
- Ensure that profit margin and customer service are maximized, and overstocks minimized.
- Communicate information according to defined critical path to enable efficient planning, buying and delivery of products.
- To ensure warehouse operations are compliant with HSE standards including TPW.
- 5S/housekeeping standards in the area.
- Responsible and accountable for Supply Chain Department’s strategy to deliver Company objectives.
Skills Required:
- Experienced in ERP within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong planning and organisation skills.
- Attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Numerate, systematic and analytical thinking in a structure yet collaborative way.
- Influencing, self-motivated with motivational skills.
- Communication and be confident with people management, delegating and decision making.
- Customer/supplier engagement and relationships.
- Proven track record in a Senior Supply Chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
