About this Role
We are seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Manager to join our team. This is a full-time, onsite role, with working hours from Monday to Friday.
This position requires a high level of understanding of trade-offs between service, inventory, and costs for all business units.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and review requirement plans for inbound materials (raw and packaging), monitor and optimize inventory levels, and ensure materials are available for the agreed supply plan.
* Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
* Determine which products need to be manufactured within weekly and monthly production plans to ensure safety stock levels are maintained.
* Regularly check MRP system outputs to ensure minimum order quantities (MOQs) and inventory targets are met.
* Lead daily meetings to review production progress, ensuring that weekly production targets (in volume) and sales demands are met.
* Address any exceptions or issues flagged by the MRP system.
* Collaborate with the Finished Goods Planning team to ensure materials are ready when needed.
* Coordinate with warehouse management to ensure materials are available without overstocking.
* Implement and refine purchasing processes to enhance efficiency.
* Use planning systems to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure purchase orders are accurate.
* Monitor and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
* Provide forecasts to suppliers to ensure they can meet future needs, including any lifecycle management decisions.
* Track out-of-stock items and expedite orders as needed.
* Focusing on reducing working capital tied up in inventory while improving material availability.
* Assist the finance team when needed in resolving any invoice discrepancies.
* Regularly review and update material master data and safety stock levels.
What You Will Bring:
* Demonstrated experience in supply chain, procurement, and inventory management.
* Proficiency in using MRP systems, SAP, and Excel for data analysis.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful insights.
* Effective at solving problems, collaborating with others, and working across different departments.
* Capable of handling stress, working independently, and maintaining a focus on quality and results.
Benefits
* Attractive salary and performance bonuses: don't settle for the ordinary. You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary.
* Experience a dynamic and inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.
* Free flu vaccinations, counselling services, and online support through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Exclusive discounts on HP products, discounted private health insurance with Bupa, as well as special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis, saving you money on essential purchases and travel expenses.
Key Qualities
For this role, we're looking for individuals who are passionate about optimising supply chain processes and committed to delivering exceptional results.