Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

Role: Supply Chain Operations Manager

Location: Near West Malling

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £Neg + Bens

Overview

Our client, a well-established distributor, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional to impact the company's operations and drive continuous improvement significantly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities, conducting in-depth analysis of stock levels and effectively managing orders and resources to minimise lead times and optimise capital utilisation
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, including optimising capital requirements and improving production process efficiency
• Ensure consistent product quality through effective management of operations and adherence to quality standards
• Manage supplier performance and identify new suppliers as needed to maintain a robust supply chain
• Collaborate with specialists and contribute to the new process, leveraging your passion for innovation to enhance product quality and recipes
• Lead and mentor a team ensuring optimal resource allocation and productivity
• Maintain compliance with all accreditation standards, ensuring meeting audit requirements

Requirements

• Proven track record in management roles
• Extensive experience in delivering complex, time-critical supply chain logistics in highly competitive environments
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate procurement and shopfloor teams
• Expertise in identifying and cultivating relationships with suppliers from diverse regions
• Proficiency in negotiation and planning to maximise efficiency and profit margins through effective cost management and just-in-time production
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning, procurement techniques, management processes, warehousing, transportation, shopfloor management, and quality assurance/control systems
• Experience working with and understanding international business cultures
• Happy to travel

Company Overview

With a strong focus on building close partnerships, they have established themselves as a trusted distributor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including pension
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-paced, dynamic organisation
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment fostering innovation and teamwork

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.