Job Title: Supply Chain Director – Europe
Duration: 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Head Office, Manchester (willingness to travel)
Job Summary
We are currently partnering with a market leader in the transmissions sector, who are looking for a Supply Chain Director to join on a fixed-term basis.
The European Supply Chain Director is responsible for optimising the flow of goods and information to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery from suppliers to customers. The role involves managing inventory policies, procurement strategies, and logistics operations while coordinating across key business functions. This position focuses on improving efficiency and enforcing best practices in supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inventory Management: Oversee inventories across European sites, ensuring budgeted stock targets are met.
2. Logistics Coordination: Manage finished goods and supplier relationships while developing logistics strategies and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.
3. Process Optimisation: Standardise warehouse operations, implement Perpetual Inventory (PI) management tools, and ensure effective supply chain processes within the M3 system.
4. Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory-to-sales ratio, freight cost per tonne, and supplier p...