Supply Chain Manager

Our client based in New Milton has a new requirement for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the commercial team of their fast-moving manufacturing operation.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will have full responsibility for the management of the supply chain team which covers purchasing and planning activities for all materials (incl. raw materials, packaging and consumable products) ensuring quality, price and supply logistics meet customer needs. You will also support and coach the supply chain team to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained.

Main duties will include the following:

• Overall responsibility for purchasing all materials required to produce and package products for On Time In Full delivery to the customers, while optimising the total cost of ownership and inventory levels.
• Responsibility for long- and short-term supply planning, using MRP to drive decision making and efficiency in our processes.
• Supplier relationship management, including generating and developing new relationships with potential suppliers, working with the purchasing team to successfully maintain existing supplier relationships, and creating partnerships to deliver increased value through the supply chain.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders including sales, production and quality teams to minimise disruption caused by stock outs, obsolete stock or delayed deliveries.
• Managing supplier contracts and terms and conditions.
• Reporting of purchasing KPIs to other business functions and senior management.
• Documentation and updating of standard procedures, as well as development of systems.
• Management and coaching of supply chain team members.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a supply chain management or senior buyer role who has excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You will have a strong working knowledge of using ERP and MRP systems to drive efficient supply chain planning, strong management skills including the ability to develop strong relationships across key functions, a good understanding of Supplier Relationship Management, planning skills that enable the business to operate with a lean way of working, process improvement, delivering value to customers and experience of managing processes with external and internal stakeholders.

The company offer fantastic training and development opportunities, provide a great place to work and celebrate success by allowing the autonomy and responsibility to be the best you can.

Along with a competitive salary of circa £45k per annum, they also provide an enhanced pension scheme, cash back health plan, 24 days holiday and a profit related bonus scheme. This is a full-time permanent position, working from Monday to Friday, 07:30 am till 16:15 pm.