Programme Manager

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently seeking a Programme Manager to join their team based in Norwich on a full-time permanent basis.
Role Summary:
• Implementation of supply chain strategies to allow best practice tendering and mitigation of supply chain risk to business and customers.
• Implementation of logistic strategies, tracking goods from the origination point to destination.
• Leading and reacting to changes in demand discovered at weekly meetings with global hub sites.
• Analysing supply chain & business system data, resolving discovered issues where possible and presenting innovative solutions for consideration were not.
• Identifying and minimising risk by forecasting the demand for products and implementing supply chain strategies to manage them.
• Managing inventory, packing, and distributing globally.
• Provide leadership & guidance to the supply chain team.
• Increase value within the supply chain through actively decreasing waste and improving process.
• Manage the performance of suppliers through quarterly business reviews, day to day communications and/or audit as required, ensuring both compliance and service levels.
• Apply and enforce the company Defective Material / improvement system.
Main Responsibilities:
• Work with the Delivery Project team on new projects to ensure supply chain and logistics solutions are in place for end-to-end delivery.
• In collaboration with the supply chain manager ensure new suppliers are audited for both quality and financial risk prior to assigning contracts and orders.
• Tender and manage logistics providers to ensure that the supply chain provides the highest quality service at the lowest reasonable cost.
• In collaboration with the supply chain manager implement inventory management strategies to balance the need for parts availability with budget and stock turn targets.
• Reviews global production schedules and makes Realtime adjustments to the plan as well as open order orderbook in collaboration with supply chain administrator.
• Implement an annual COGM cost out and tendering process to ensure the company is always getting the best available supply chain package.
• Integrity of ERP System Item Master such that the MRP process can function without issue.
• Work with the global sales team and global agent network to ensure inventory levels are optimised at all locations to manage effective supply to global customer base – rights products, right quantities, right place, right time.
• Mentor & train team members in new or existing processes as required to maintain flexibility of skill sets.
• Create & maintain Standard operating procedures for all departmental processes.
• Continuously monitor team members performance & appraise with the individual quarterly as part of the company’s appraisal process, providing constructive feedback & guidance.
• Set objectives for each team member that aligns with the company’s corporate goals & strategies; monitor achievement against these goals & report this as part of the company’s appraisal process.
• To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to health and safety.
• To adhere to and promote all company policies and procedures in place from time to time including those relating to HR, environmental and health and safety.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Continuous Improvement qualification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) (Desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safety (Desirable)
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (Desirable)
• Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) (Desirable)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (Desirable)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration or Supply Chain Management or demonstrated career experience showing the desired skill sets and demonstrable achievements.
• Practical business background including management principles in resource allocation, strategic planning, management, production and leadership. (Desirable)
• 10 or more years of experience in a leading manufacturing role. (Desirable)
• Experience working with other departments to identify and resolve system and procedural weaknesses. (Desirable)
• Strategic planning and thinking, systems analysis and evaluation.
• Relationship management skills and active listening.
• In-depth knowledge of various ERP systems.
• In-depth understanding of risk management within the supply chain of the company.
• They must also have at least four years of experience in supply chain management.
Person Specification:
• Demonstrable root cause analysis and problem solving skills with a logical and systematic approach (Desirable)
• Team Leadership, encouraging active and positive contributes to collaborative working (Desirable)
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Able to lead and motivate.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning skills and project management expertise.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Confident, commands respect and trust among peers and others.
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrable drive for continuous improvement (Desirable)
• Approachable
• Maintains confidentiality
• Adapts to and implements change positively and without crisis.
Working Hours:
• Monday – Friday.
• A potential to work from home 1 day a week after a successful probation period.
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk.