Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Steyning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in procurement and supply is looking for a Supply Chain Manager for an office-based role in Steyning. The successful candidate will oversee product supply and planning, managing supplier relationships and inventory, while also collaborating to ensure efficient stock management. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with robust experience in supply chain management and technical skills in Excel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supply chain process management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping and ordering along with reporting of lead times and supplier performance.
• Update trading and stock reports to recommend maximising sales.
• Maintain communication with suppliers to ensure product supply on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the job

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for an office based role in Steyning, own transport is required due to location. The purpose of the role is to manage product supply and planning within the commercial team. The team is responsible for managing stock and maximising sales alongside working with the product team to ensure cutting edge development. The role involves managing supplier relationships and inventory, creating purchase orders, shipments and delivery schedules, supporting teams with stock information and the production of reporting to support trading decision making.

Day to Day responsibilities Include:

• Managing shipping and ordering, along with leading on the reporting of lead times, supplier performance, delivery schedules and freight forwarding costs.
• Updating daily, weekly and ad hoc trading and stock reports to make recommendations to maximise sales.
• Regular communication and management of suppliers to keep product supply on schedule.
• Maintaining pricing
• Raising purchase orders
• Accurate management of the stock delivery schedule
• Booking and management of shipments with third-party freight and logistics providers.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the product file
• Supporting the Commercial Director with analysis.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of supply chain process management, alongside excellent communication skills, attention to detail and Good technical skills; proficient in Excel.