Supply Chain Manager

Orion Group are working with a global manufacturing client who are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

The Supply Chain Manager will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing the end-to-end Supply Chain operations. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of Supply Chain management principles, logistics, and procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Supply Chain strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to forecast demand, identify potential risks, and create contingency plans.
• Oversee the procurement process, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Manage transportation, distribution, and warehousing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Oversee and coordinate import and export activities, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws.
• Implement best practices to optimize costs, lead times, and quality of materials.
• Evaluate and select third-party logistics partners to enhance efficiency.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance Supply Chain efficiency.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and internal teams to enhance collaboration and communication.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with transportation providers to optimize costs and service levels.
• Work closely with international suppliers to optimize shipment schedules, coordinate inbound logistics, and manage supplier compliance with international trade regulations.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a large manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain principles, logistics, procurement and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of logistics operations, transportation management, and international trade compliance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/069786

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.