Head of Supply Chain

Trostan Dene; Burnley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected international business in Burnley seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead its team. This role involves overseeing strategic and operational objectives, ensuring the efficiency of the supply chain, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in supply chain management, effective communication skills, and the ability to influence change within the organization.

Benefits

Company bonus

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supply chain management and people leadership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Organisational skills emphasizing commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain team managing price negotiation and stock availability.
• Identify improvements in operational efficiency.
• Manage risks associated with suppliers and logistics.

Skills

Purchasing Management

Cost Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Effective Data Analysis

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

The Business
Our client is a respected international business who have grown into one of Europe's leading producers and suppliers within their product area.

The Role
Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead a team of Purchasing, Planning and Logistics professionals overseeing the strategic and operational delivery of the companies end-to-end supply chain objectives. Key deliverables include-

• To lead the Supply Chain team and oversee all activities relating to Price Negotiation, PO Management, Stock Availability, ERP data maintenance and communications with senior stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency providing feedback and advice on internal change projects or activities which impact operational capability, productivity, efficiency and profitability.
• Risk management of suppliers & vendors including contract negotiation, service level agreements and product storage
• Awareness and monitoring of global economic events and new technologies that can impact or enhance supply chain performance
• Inventory & Stock Management aligning with customer demand ensuring correct levels are available within budget
• SKU Performance Analysis, identifying trends and patterns
• Logistics reports - Ensuring shipping / delivery data is analysed for bottlenecks, ensure key partnerships are established and KPI reports are produced

What they're looking for
You will be a Supply Chain professional with a proven track record of strategic achievement and people leadership, this opportunity would suit both a Supply Chain Manager looking for career progression or a current Head of Supply Chain looking for an exciting new career challenge. You will be an excellent communicator who leads the department as a positive role model, you will engage well across all operational levels with the ability to influence stakeholders with tact & respect to achieve commercial change & objectives. In addition to this you will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills which prioritise commercial 'bigger picture' objectives, an appreciation for a variety of international cultures and the ability to embrace new technologies. You Supply Chain knowledge will include the following-

• Purchasing Management & Cost Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Forecasting including an understanding of how external factors can influence Buying patterns
• Effective Data Analysis to identify performance within the supply chain, areas for improvement and trends
• Strategic & scenario planning to understand how over/under selling will impact stock
• Knowledge of import logistics companies
• Financial Management and working within stock budgets

What's on offer

You will receive a competitive salary that reflects your career to date achievement and skill set plus company bonus (last year paid out in full) and private medical.