Interim Supply Chain Manager

The Interim Supply Chain Manager will be a key role within our SME client's business, managing supply chain and procurement for this industrial manufacturer.

Client Details

The employer is a small-sized organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Known for its niche expertise, the company focuses on delivering efficient and high-quality solutions to its clients.

Description

The interim Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing the supply chain management team, accountable for sales, procurement and transport.
• Creating SOP's and processes for sales and purchase order processing that focus on efficiency, consistency and quality.
• Strategically leading and developing team members to support the company's growth and long term vision.
• Ensuring H&S is kept paramount at all times.
• Applying IOSH managing safely knowledge to foster a positive H&S culture.
• Inspiring and driving team members to create a culture which focuses strongly on teamwork, collaboration and communication.
• Setting and monitoring KPI's such as OTIF, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, supplier lead times and compliance rate.
• Successfully increasing OTIF and inventory accuracy to 99%.
• Providing end of month reports to the Operations Director - KPI levels, purchasing plans and current projects.
• Presenting accurate data to the executive team to review previous month's results, current capabilities and future demands.
• Ensuring these meetings address any challenges in order to proactively look for solutions that meet demand or manage expectations.
• Creating and maintaining demand calculators that accurately forecast raw material requirements against forecasted orders.
• Analysing sales data and collaborating with the sales team to forecast mid to long term requirements based on probability.
• Maintaining and nurturing supplier relationships, negotiating where possible to obtain fixed contracts at lower prices for future call offs.
• Implementing supplier evaluation forms that incorporate all necessary SCM, regulatory, quality and financial needs.
• Evaluating suppliers based on performance.
• Overseeing inventory management and 2 third party warehouses in order to improve stock control and order completion.
• Updating and managing the companies ERP system ensuring data integrity.
• Championing operational excellence projects such as 'what does good look like' which focuses on 'Best in class culture.
• Supporting all actions with action registers which clearly identify responsibilities and progress tracking for all project members.

Profile

The successful Interim Supply Chain Manager should have/be:

• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management within an SME business in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• A solid background and understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for supply chain management.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to start work immediately, ideally by the 1st June.

Job Offer

• An hourly rate between £30.00 and £35.00, based on experience.
• A temporary position offering the opportunity to work in Birmingham, with potential for permanent for the right person.
• Broad exposure in an SME organisation.
• Immediate start, site based role.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Interim Supply Chain Manager position today!