Head of Supply Chain - Plymouth, United Kingdom - DK Recruitment

DK Recruitment

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a well-established Manufacturer in Plymouth.

The Head of Supply Chain will required to manage the businesses Supply Management and Inventory Management to ensure the continued growth and strategic performance activities within the business.

Main Purpose of the role:

Lead a team of buyers and support in the development skills careers.
Oversee category strategic development
Implement Continuous improvement
Deliver on cost reductions
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Ensure all purchasing processes are critical to product safety, legality and quality
Lead purchasing functions of NPU Projects
Monitor the teams develop relationships with suppliers
Support the company's business plans
To support the management of purchase contracts and approved following the Company policies
Create and have ownership of the company stock holding policy
Lead site procurement processes including the development and implementation of plans that reduce costs, increase accuracy of purchases, and resolve issues with suppliers and accounts payable
Review current supply chains assessing their efficiencies and whether they support business strategies adapted to new or changing market conditions or new business opportunities
Maintain excellent customer service levels alongside optimising stock levels and ensuring engaged productive supplier partnerships
Create robust Supplier SLA's and manage overall compliance through monitoring on internal KPI's.
Conduct strategic supplier meetings to review performance and risks & opportunities