Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, Days with early finish on a Friday
Salary: £45-55k NEG DOE
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing Food Manufacturing site in Blackwood.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the supply chain department. You will oversee and manage the flow of goods from procurement through storage and finished goods distribution, and ensure seamless operations across logistics, warehouse, and procurement functions.#
A strong supply chain background in food manufacturing or similar is essential for this role.
The Role:
* Manage procurement / buying to source the right products.
* Implement and optimise processes to achieve OTIF production targets.
* Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.
* Develop and maintain effective inventory management strategies to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.
* Control delivery processes and information flows.
* Work closely with all relevant support departments and ensure regular communication.
* Plan and implement logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met.
* Oversee product storage, handling, and distribution.
* Use computer software to track goods from origin to delivery.
* Work on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance.
* Manage the costs involved while maintaining quality.
* Ensure you're aware of exactly what is happening throughout the supply chain.
* Manage the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon KPIs.
* Develop new and existing relationships with suppliers.
* Manage and minimise the operational or reputational risks that could affect or interrupt the supply chain.
* Consider the environmental impact of the supply chain to meet sustainability targets.
* Continuously analyse supply chain processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to streamline operations, implement new technologies and stay alert to new trends and developments in the sector.
* Collaborate with various departments such as production, commercial and finance to align supply chain activities with overall business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management role - Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience of managing a team and able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience using business information and MRP systems is essential, and experience of Sage 200 (manufacturing) is desirable.
* Experience in implementing new systems and managing change effectively, with good project management skills to help support growth.
* Access to a car (off-site meetings may be required)
* Excellent organisational and time management kills with strong attention to detail, high level of numeracy and able to prioritise own workload.
* Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure.
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How to Apply:
Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year