Supply Chain Team Lead

Supply Chain Team Lead | c.£37.5 - 50k DOA + 10 - 15% Bonus | Lancashire

To apply please contact Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Team Lead to join a rapidly growing retailer / distribution business. This market leading firm utilize their unrivalled supply base to sell a diverse range of products from the Far East & Eastern Europe across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. This is an key leadership position within the Supply Chain team which has arisen purely off the back of the company's growth and transformation. Following a series of acquisition and the recruitment of talented & visionary leadership team, they seek a Mid-Senior Level Supply Chain professional to manage two direct reports (Supply Chain Material Planners) and contribute to maximizing the efficiency of a Major Distributor's Supply Chain operations. If you are a driven and proactive Supply Chain professional looking to develop your career through making tangible impacts and stepping up into a leadership role, this represents a fantastic opportunity.

If you've cut your teeth in a dynamic Supply Chain role and took the lead on forecasting, monitoring sales data, demand planning and raising purchase orders, liaising with supplier, managing lead times / ensuring OTIF and effective inventory management on the back of this, the Supply Chain Lead Planner role represents an ample opportunity for you to progress your career in and ever-growing distribution business. This position will play an instrumental role in ensuring the firm have an adequate level of supply (target 97% availability) to meet the demands of their expanding customer base. The Supply Chain Lead will have the opportunity to implement a substantial impacts on the function and further the brand's reputation as the number one distributor within their field.

The Supply Chain function is made up of a team of 10 broken down as 3x Supply Chain Team Leads, 6x Supply Chain Planners and 1x Analyst. Due to growth and expansion within the business and ambitious growth plans to multiply business revenue, these hires will help bolster the firm's regional and global Supply Chain operations.

The company's headquarters are based in Lancashire, the role will be predominantly on site (c.1/2x hybrid days), Offering c.£37.5 - 50k DOA + 10 - 15% Bonus.

Supply Chain Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Determining material specifications, creating and maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations.
• Forecasting and determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding volume goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors. Handling International logistics.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.

Supply Chain Team Lead Required Experience:

• Experience in Supply Chain planning, material planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management and the operations of a distribution business.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Driven, proactive & ambitious personality. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / forecasting & Supply Chain management systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to take up a newly created position during an exciting period of transformation. If you possess a strong background in Supply Chain Planning this could be the role for you!

Would you like to seize this unique opportunity and progress your career? To find out more and apply please send your CV to Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.

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