General Manager Supply Chain

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Pact Recycling is accelerating the plastics Circular Economy by investing in world class technology and platforms that unlock the value of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste. In addition to building Australia’s largest PET recycling facilities with our JV partners Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we’re also investing in near infrared optical sorting technology, washing, extrusion and decontamination lines in our existing facilities to provide customers access to locally recycled plastic resins.

Job Description

About this opportunity

The General Manager of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing and optimising the entire supply chain process within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the efficient and cost-effective management of supply chain operations, including logistics, sales and operations planning (S&OP), supplier relations, capacity planning, and procurement.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

1. Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives.
2. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations.
3. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance supply chain performance.
4. Oversee the selection and management of transportation providers, manage warehouse operations, and implement logistics optimization techniques to reduce costs and improve service levels.
5. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, production, and finance teams to align supply and demand plans.
6. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and agreements, and monitor and evaluate supplier performance.
7. Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

1. Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
2. Proven track record of managing complex supply chain operations and leading cross-functional teams.
3. In-depth understanding of supply chain management principles and practices.
4. Knowledge of logistics, procurement, and capacity planning.
5. Familiarity with S&OP processes and tools.
6. Strong leadership and management skills.
7. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
8. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
9. Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
3. Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) are advantageous.