Supply Chain Manager Job in Buckinghamshire, Home Counties UK
BIS (Integrated Solutions) UK Ltd
About the Job
Our client is a specialist distributor of products to the hi-tech industry. They have an immediate vacancy for a talented Supply Chain Manager with a strong commercial focus to join their UK team. Through the management of all operational aspects of the supply chain, the successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of business objectives and financial targets. You will ensure that products are available on time, on cost, and to the required standard of quality. You will manage the sales order processing, planning, purchasing, inventory and logistics. Part of your remit will be to develop a strategic plan for the supply chain including developing existing suppliers and identifying new suppliers where necessary. You will conduct Supplier benchmarking and contract negotiations.
You will have experience of taking responsibility for legal compliance, import/export documentation and tariffs. We seek a financially astute individual who has the ability to report on and take responsibility for the financial performance of the supply chain. You will have previous experience of working within a Quality Management System and will ensure all activities are undertaken and controlled within the definitions of the QMS, maintain KPI's to measure performance and demonstrate continual improvement. You will work closely with the Supply Chain Engineering Manager to support New Product Introductions, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Configuration and Service and Repair functions. It goes without saying that you will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to interact with individuals across all levels of the business. You will have previous people management experience with excellent leadership skills along with the ability to motivate and inspire your team members and peers. Essentially, you will have a proven track record of managing Far Eastern outsourced manufacturing. You will be a well educated individual; a business related degree would be a distinct advantage but not essential. .
The role necessitates a certain degree of flexibility regarding working hours and there will be a need to travel within the UK and overseas. This amazing opportunity to join an innovative company with a strong record of growth is too good to miss. If you can come armed with the skills and experience we seek and have what it takes to be part of a successful team then forward your CV to BiS Henderson today.