Supply Chain Manager

HRC Recruitment; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing operations seeks a Managing Consultant to oversee their supply chain initiatives. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient resources management and implementing new systems, fostering continuous improvement as the business expands. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management, relevant experience, and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or similar roles.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Experience implementing ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain resources for on-time project delivery.
• Drive improvements in productivity and cost reduction.
• Lead the implementation of new ERP systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from HRC Recruitment

Managing Consultant at HRC Recruitment - Manufacturing Operations, Engineering & Supply Chain

Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of supremely robust, high-technology engineering solutions for a global client base.

Their company values are at the heart of their business and should guide the decisions that they make on a daily basis. For the business to thrive, we must always be striving towards these values:- Safety, Respect. Innovation, Customer Focus, communication and accountability.

For this newly created role within the business, they are looking for a talented individual to provide leadership, management and take overall responsibility for the supply chain area of the business. Your primary role would be to provide the production team with a full and complete inventory of parts, at specified quality, at a competitive price, without disruption to the company’s production schedule and in line with company business plans and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Efficiently plan and effectively manage supply chain resources to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery of all ongoing projects.

Drive improvements in productivity, cost reduction and error reduction by embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Ensure that all purchasing and stores processes are running in a "planned and controlled" manner, such that abnormalities, "firefighting", and errors are minimised.

Anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions to the company’s supply chain.

Alongside the Finance Director, lead the transition and implementation of a new ERP system into the business, with minimum disruption to day-to-day operational business and in line with company business plans and budgets.

Ensure that programmes are in place to monitor supplier performance and when required to investigate possible new suppliers.

Maintain stock at appropriate levels, in line with the company business plans and budgets.

Create annual departmental budgets and operating plans in line with the company strategy and ensure these are achieved.

Attend management meetings and collaborate with other departments, such that smooth operation of the business is achieved.

Attend trade shows and make site visits to suppliers, to ensure a high-level expertise in the manufacturing industry is maintained.

Maintain awareness of modern manufacturing and purchasing techniques, such that best practice in these areas is attained.

Complete annual appraisals of department staff, set and manage objectives and support with training / CPD.

The Person

Relevant experience in supply chain, or a similar role.

Previous experience managing or leading a team of people.

Previous experience working in an engineering business.

Previous experience working in, or an understanding of, a manufacturing environment.

Previous experience implementing an ERP system into a business.

An understanding of commercial terms and conditions.

An understanding of logistics and freight terms, including import / export.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative business at this exciting time of growth.

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their talent and rewarding them well.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Engineering

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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