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Head of Supply Chain/ Supply Chain Manager

Tagged Resources
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Head of Supply Chain or Supply Chain Manager to develop and implement long-term strategies for market performance and profitability.
  • Candidates should possess previous experience in Supply Chain management and strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop teams.
  • The role involves optimizing supply chain costs, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
  • The position offers a salary of £70,000 per year, and candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The successful applicant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and logistics partners to streamline operations and drive performance.

The Company:

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Supply Chain/ Supply Chain Manager, responsible for developing and implementing long term strategies that drive market performance and profitability through effective supply chain management

The Role:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies
  • Collaborate with management to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Implement strategies to optimise supply chain costs and improve profitability.
  • Develop initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction through effective supply chain management. Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet customer demand while minimising excess stock.
  • Develop and implement inventory management policies and procedures.
  • Identify market trends and opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and profitability.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team to forecast demand and manage inventory turnover. Oversee supply chain processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to streamline operations.
  • Implement best practices for supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasting models to support business planning.
  • Analyse sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the supply chain team to achieve individual and departmental goals.
  • Identify cost drivers within the supply chain processes and initiate cost saving measures.

Skills Required:

  • Previous experience in Supply Chain management
  • Strong leadership skills with experience of developing and managing teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to develop new ideas and solutions.
  • Focused on achieving goals and driving performance.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.