Head of Supply Chain

TipTopJob; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Supply Chain is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to optimize their strategies and enhance supplier relations. The role involves managing various teams, overseeing day-to-day operations, and implementing new data technologies. Candidates must have sourcing experience from the Far East and a driven attitude towards delivering high standards. This is a hybrid position based in Bedford, offering a competitive salary with progression opportunities.

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience with sourcing from the Far East.
• Tech-savvy with strong data analysis skills.
• A driven attitude to implement change.

Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports and supply chain operations.
• Overseeing costs, tracking, freight times, and delivery.
• Delivering exceptional service to vendors.
• Optimizing supply chain functionalities with new technologies.
• Managing e-commerce, wholesale, and retail delivery.

Skills

Experience with sourcing from the Far East

Tech and data savvy

Driven attitude

Experience in supply chain management

Job description

Location & Compensation

Bedford: Hybrid

GBP70,000:GBP90,000 + bonus scheme

Benefits

• 21 days + banks
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working 2 days/ week
• Progression opportunities

Are you looking for your next step in Supply Chain Management in a growing and successful company, that allows you to impact and drive business in the best way possible? Are you passionate about implementing new strategies, improving pricing, delivery dates and maintaining fantastic supplier/ vendor relationships?

THEN READ ON

Were looking for an experieced Supply Chain Manager their knowledge and skillset to an SME looking to develop and improve their supply chain strategy by bringing a new key player into the business.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Managing direct reports across various teams and an indirect team
• Day:to:day supply chain management: costs, tracking, pricing, freight times, stock control, delivery etc.
• Delivering exceptional service to vendors and maintaining the companys high standards
• Optimizing the Supply Chain strategy and functionality by implementing new data and technology systems
• Sourcing from the Far East and selling to a varied vendor base
• Managing E:commerce, wholesale and retail delivery

What We’re Looking For

Were open on industry Whether you managed the supply chain of pens, food, toys, household goods or teddy bears: were confident that you can still have the right skills and attitude to be successful in this role. But here are the non:negotiables:

• Must have experience with sourcing from the Far East
• Must be Tech and data Savvy
• Must have a driven attitude and the motivation to drive change and profit

Desirable

• Experience working with e:commerce such as amazon/Ebay
• Experience working with major retailers/ wholesalers

If you are interested in this position please click apply.

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