Supply Chain Manager

Our client based in West Drayton is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team. Salary GBP35+ 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

The role's responsibilities will be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the business

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