Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Royston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Royston, England. The candidate will lead planning and metal control activities, ensuring outstanding customer service and optimization of manufacturing processes. Experience in supply chain planning and managing inventory is essential. This role supports hybrid working and offers various employee benefits, including retirement savings and medical plans.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient with legacy business systems (CRS/Data 3 and KBM).
• Experience in managing complex data and unique chemical processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production and Material Control Teams while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Own the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) 1-3 month plan for the UK business.
• Ensure internal and external regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning

Previous experience working in manufacturing or chemical manufacturing

Materials control experience

Experience in inventory management

Leading through Vision & Values while being Customer focused

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of S&OP/IBP processes

Job description

Overview

Job title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire (site-based role)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Supply Chain Manager, you\'ll contribute to JM\'s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Supply Chain Manager (PGMS Royston) is responsible for setting and delivering all planning and metal control activities across R&C (PGMR), Chemical Products and Noble Metals. The incumbent is expected to deliver outstanding customer service, optimization of manufacturing processes and reduction in working capital, as well as developing, implementing, and driving through business improvement and change.

Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is one of four businesses that manages, distributes, refines and recycles precious metals and fabricates products using precious metals and related materials. The business unit also manufactures platinum group metals, minor metal compounds, organometallics and fine metal powders for high technology applications, as well as providing a range of management services for platinum group metals.

PGMS has manufacturing operations in the UK, US and China and sells to key markets globally across Europe, the US, China and India.

Supply Chain organisation is responsible for managing inventory levels inside PGMS circa £400-500m. In addition to this Supply Chain defines global demand and capacity by leading the S&OP process within the business. External capacity and capability (OSR) is also managed by the supply chain function along with external shipping and logistics.

Responsibilities

• As a Supply Chain Manager, you will help drive our goals by:

• Support EHS principles to ensure that EHS is given top priority and good practice is always followed
• Lead the Production and Material Control Teams across R&C (PGMR), Chemical Products and Noble Metals, inspiring the team to drive outstanding performance in customer satisfaction and inventory control
• Own the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) 1-3-month plan for the 3 UK business. Ensure issues are understood and contingencies developed where required.
• Support IBP (Integrated Business Planning) 4 - 36-month plan for PGMS Site.
• Ensure all internal and external regulatory requirements are met for records, paperwork, vendor selection, material packing for incoming and outgoing shipments. This includes but is not limited to JM Security guidelines, dangerous goods regulations, environmental transport regulations etc.
• Ensure that the team become proficient with legacy business systems (CRS / Data 3 and KBM)

Key skills

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning
• Previous experience working in manufacturing or chemical manufacturing
• Materials control experience
• Experience in inventory management
• Leading through Vision & Values while being Customer focused
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of S&OP/IBP processes and experience in managing complex data and unique chemical processes is highly desirable

Even if you only match some of the skills, we\'d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees\' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications:

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