Supply Chain Lead

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Improvement Lead, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing supply chain performance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize operations. With your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, you will develop standardized procedures and governance that foster engagement and innovation. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in supply chain management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems along with process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic supply chain projects.
• Define and implement best practices for Supply Chain operations and KPIs.

Skills

Supply Chain

Process Improvement

Lean

Six Sigma

ERP

MRP

Purchasing

Procurement

Management

Education

MCIPS

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Now is an exciting time to join a leading manufacturer of scientific / manufacturing equipment as their Supply Chain Improvement Lead in Bristol.

Reporting directly to the Head of the Supply Chain, and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will be pivotal in driving supply chain performance enhancements through lean methodology and the continuous optimization of processes, systems, and tools.

You will actively collaborate within the Supply Chain team and lead cross-functional teams to design and implement strategic projects that will create a major impact on performance. Your leadership in this capacity will be vital to our success.

We are looking for an experienced supply chain professional who excels in driving continuous improvement while delivering sustainable business benefits.

As a valued member of the Management Team, you will play a key role in driving change and process improvements within the Supply Chain operations.

Through defining and implementing best practice processes, you will develop standardised operating procedures and reporting for areas including Order Book, Shortage, Cost, Supplier Performance, ERP compliance and ultimately achievement of Supply Chain KPIs.

Develop and implement improvement governance, including visual management, that enables cross functional engagement, idea generation, prioritisation and effective escalation.

Experience and Qualifications:

As the successful SC Improvement Lead, you should have a strong background in Supply Chain Management, ERP and MRP systems. Further you should have a proven track record in Process Improvement with proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies.

We are looking for 5 or more years of Supply Chain experience (Purchasing Manager or other), plus MCIPS or similar degree and a Project Management qualification.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK / Europe and hold a full driving licence. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification

Skills: Supply Chain, Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Manager, Process Improvement, MCIPS, ERP, MRP.