We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced and dynamic Supply Chain Manager
* Job Title Supply Chain Manager Speciality Medicines
* Location Birmingham
* Hours Flexoble Monday to Friday (Full time role)
* Salary £60,000 to £75000 dependent on experience
* Profit share and Bonus
* Holidays 25 Days plus Bank Holidays
Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the companies S&OP process, including providing direction, leadership, planning, and change management oversight to the team.
The Supply Chain Manager provides direction to the on the supply position of products to ensure the timely purchase of goods and services that meet quality requirements and specifications at the most favorable price for the company, while simultaneously building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the demand planning, forecasting, contract negotiation, development of purchasing policies and procedures for ensuring the availability of the necessary finish goods products according to the demand planning needs, as well as all necessary materials required to support the manufacturing process, release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, and ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements in our Supply Chain entities.
Qualifications And Education Requirements
* 5+ years' progressive experience in a Supply Chain/Logistics Management role, Procurement or Materials Management;
* Experience with purchasing, production planning, logistics and inventory management for products coming from processing plants;
* Sound knowledge and understanding of supply management ideally with a balance of experience in planning, sourcing, managing and improving and sustaining processes;
* Strong planning, negotiation and delegation skills, with exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders;
* Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories;
* Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and interpretive skills;
* A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills;
* Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners;
* Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently;
* Excellent time and project management skills;
* Available to travel
* Fluent in English