Executive Planning & Supply Chain Manager – Growth Ready

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive seat on ET

Early finish Fridays

25 days holiday

Lead a small team

Growth backing

Ground-up systems

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function in Ferndown as the business doubles output. You will join the Executive Team and help build the systems and supplier relationships to enable fast growth.

You will manage a small team, source components, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while ensuring reliable supply. A Bachelor's in Planning or Supply Chain and manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Proven planning and supply chain experience within manufacturing.
• Experience leading and motivating a small team.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent numerical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a planning and supply chain team of three.
• Plan demand, production schedules and stock levels to support doubling output.
• Source components for R&D and engineering projects with internal teams.
• Build partnerships with customers and suppliers and assess supplier risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts and Incoterms.
• Control spend and drive cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Excel

Forecasting

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning / Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Planning & Supply Chain Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function in Ferndown as the business doubles output. You will join the Executive Team and help build the systems and supplier relationships to enable fast growth.

You will manage a small team, source components, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while ensuring reliable supply. A Bachelor's in Planning or Supply Chain and manufacturing experience are essential.