Supply Chain Manager

AuxiliaGroup Ltd; Munster; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AuxiliaGroup Ltd is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a permanent role in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. You will lead warehouse, purchasing and strategic sourcing, driving end-to-end process transformation, stock accuracy and supplier development.

You will manage teams across warehousing, procurement and planning, ensuring efficient goods flow, lean practices and strong KPI delivery for production and aftersales.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing warehouse, purchasing and strategic sourcing in manufacturing/technical environments.
• Proven track record implementing change across procurement, warehouse and supply chain with lean CI.
• Proven people management experience across warehouse and purchasing teams.
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier development experience with supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Technical understanding of machinery, drawings and manufacturing needs; familiarity with component applications.
• Experience sourcing technical parts and related equipment.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, stock control and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse, procurement and supply chain performance.
• Lead warehouse, purchasing and strategic sourcing with clear priorities and accountability.
• Transform end-to-end processes from demand planning to dispatch.
• Ensure goods receipt, storage, picking, dispatch and returns support Production and Aftersales.
• Maintain stock accuracy and inventory discipline with cycle counts and variances.
• Review stock levels, usage, lead times and service to improve availability while controlling excess stock.
• Improve warehouse layout, flow, safety, accuracy and productivity for production and customers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Warehouse management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Lean & continuous improvement

People management

ERP knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering/related

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Stock management software

Job description

Job Description

Auxilia Group Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager on behalf of our client, an established company within the manufacturing sector. This is a permanent opportunity based in Co. Tipperary.

Role:

• Responsibility for day-to-day performance and the practical transformation of warehouse, procurement and wider supply chain processes across the organisation.
  
• Lead Warehouse, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, setting clear priorities, responsibilities, standards and accountability for the teams and remaining closely involved in operational challenges.
  
• Lead the transformation of end-to-end supply chain processes, from demand and materials planning through purchasing, goods receipt, internal material movement and dispatch.
  
• Ensure effective processes for goods receipt, checking, storage, picking, kitting, internal issues, dispatch, returns and other warehouse activity supporting Production and Aftersales.
  
• Maintain strong stock accuracy and inventory discipline through effective location control, cycle counting, stock takes, transaction accuracy and follow-up on variances.
  
• Review stock levels, usage patterns, lead times and service requirements to improve availability while controlling excess, slow-moving and obsolete stock.
  
• Lead the practical transformation of warehouse layout, storage, goods flow, kitting, picking and dispatch processes, improving safety, accuracy, productivity and service to Production and customers.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Strong relevant experience managing warehouse, purchasing, strategic sourcing and supply chain activities, ideally within a manufacturing, machinery, engineering or technical environment.
  
• Proven experience leading and implementing change across procurement, warehouse and supply chain processes, with a practical understanding of lean and continuous improvement.
  
• Proven people management experience, including leading warehouse and purchasing teams, setting priorities, developing staff and managing performance.
  
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier development experience, including identifying new suppliers, comparing options and negotiating commercially.
  
• Good technical understanding of machinery, mechanical components and manufacturing requirements, with the ability to understand drawings, specifications and component applications.
  
• Experience sourcing technical parts, components, fabricated or manufactured items, equipment or related products.
  
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, inventory accuracy and material flow within a manufacturing or parts environment.
  
• Experience using ERP, MRP, warehouse or inventory systems and data to improve planning, stock control, reporting and business decisions.