Supply Chain Manager
Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus & family medical
Application date: 7th Nov 2019
Due to continued growth this international manufacturer of products supplied into a variety of industries including medical, electronics and automotive are looking for a Supply Chain Manager.
The purpose of this role is to develop, implement and oversee an effective integrated Supply Chain incorporating: customer order placement; raw materials ordering; goods receiving; on-site and off-site warehouse storage; production planning and scheduling; and finished goods despatch
Key responsibilities:
• Ensure effective interface with key customers to ensure an efficient supply chain from raw materials planning through to finished goods delivery
• Ensure that effective systems are in place for the storage, movement and recording of raw materials, W.I.P/ inventory management, and finished goods despatch
• Manage the planning & scheduling of all manufacturing activities to maximise production yield and ensure delivery and sales targets are met
• Manage the various types of recycling and waste disposal ensuring compliance with legislation and Company policies and procedures
• Ensure that appropriate materials handling equipment is provided for the Site to ensure that operations can run effectively
• Review and update the methods we use in our approach to all Logistical activities and Customer Services
• Support Sales team in addressing all customer enquires effectively including with direct customer contact when necessary
• Manage contracts and leases with hauliers, equipment and warehousing providers to ensure compliance with service level agreements and budgets
• Interface with Company Purchasing team to ensure that raw materials and packaging suppliers meet required standards of service
• Manage areas of responsibility to ensure that they meet ISO9001 standards and comply with all health, safety and environmental responsibilities
• Develop an integrated cross-functional Supply Chain team who are motivated and engaged to continually improved the Logistical operations of the business
Key requirements:
• Ideally degree qualified (desirable not essential)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management or CILT qualification
• At least 5 years experience in a logistics management role within a manufacturing logistics environment
• Senior management experience affecting strategic change
• Knowledge of transportation, warehousing and production planning
• MRP management and use
• People management with clear expectation and objective setting
Personal Attributes:
• Problem solving and proactive approach.
• Goal driven
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Committed, focused
• Assertive and adaptable with good interpersonal skills
You are likely to be currently working as a Supply Chain Manager or a Logistics Manager in a manufacturing logistics environment.