Supply Chain Manager

Kennell and Associates Inc.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic employer in Wiltshire seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee order processing and purchasing teams. You will be responsible for optimizing operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This role demands a continuous improvement approach and strong leadership skills, along with a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Health cash back scheme

Annual bonus scheme

24 days annual leave

Communal break areas

Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant role.
• Exposure to legislation around dangerous goods and tariffs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee order processing and purchasing teams for efficient service.
• Optimize transportation routes and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead recruitment and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Supply Chain Management Qualification

Tools

ERP

Job description

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for your next role? Do you have a background in overseeing processing and purchasing?

Juice is delighted to be working on a brand-new role in a dynamic and ambitious Wiltshire employer, as they look to increase their operational infrastructure, overseeing both order processing and purchasing teams.

Youll be tasked with delivering an efficient service whilst scoping out improvements and developing continuous improvement.

Day To Day

Overseeing the order processing team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products alongside industry-leading customer service

Optimizing transportation routes, and coordinate with third-party logistics providers.

Leading the purchasing team to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices, whilst developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers together with managing inventory levels.

Demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to improve both processes and efficiency across the order processing/logistics and purchasing departments.

Leading on recruitment, managing and mentoring the purchasing and order processing teams

Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment is a must for our business. Conducting appraisals and providing ongoing training and development.

Ensuring that effective records are maintained via the company ERP.

Developing and then manage budgets for each of these departments.

Evaluating existing suppliers based on quality, timeliness and cost.

Remaining up to date with UK government import rules in relation to commodity codes and associated customs duty charges.

Being ahead of the curve in relation to any legislation changes in relation to exporting goods.

Devising reporting on order processing and purchasing performance to include key metrics and KPIs.

We Would Love To See

A background in supply chain management or relevant industry qualification

A minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant role

Exposure to up-to-date legislation around dangerous goods

Experience with tariffs and international trade

Experience of working with ERP frameworks

Good problem-solving skills

And For You

Company pension & health cash back scheme, EAP schemes

Annual bonus scheme

24 days annual leave

Communal break areas, parking