Supply Chain Manager (alex) Telford, England
My Telford based client is currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager, this role is full time and permanent.
Competitive salary – dependent on experience
25 days + bank holidays
Birthday holiday
Pension
Free parking
Responsibilities
- Create the company’s supply chain strategy.
- Analyse data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
- Ensure that the team are meeting relevant KPIs and conduct corrective actions to ensure adherence if required.
- Evaluate and report on KPIs.
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly.
- Maintain supply chain inventory and records.
- Train and guide employees.
- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
- Resolve issues in relation to deliveries.
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g., use of trucks, forklifts).
- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the best possible agreement in terms of costs.
Skills and experience
- Previous experience as a supply chain manager or similar role.
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
- Working experience of MRP software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving.
- A strategic and analytical mind.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar.
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