Our client is a retailer with a number of leading international furniture and home furnishings and accessories brands within its portfolio.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the candidate is expected to travel to India, China, and the Middle East on an ad hoc basis.
We are currently seeking a graduate-caliber, experienced end-to-end supply chain planning specialist for the role of:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Utilizing your experience in the field, coach and mentor the supply chain team to establish and develop best practices within the division.
2. Manage all aspects of the Supply Chain, implementing systems for effective and accurate forecasting, inventory, and replenishment at all levels.
3. Manage supply arrangements, interacting strongly with specific brand support services and local suppliers.
4. Monitor performance of the Supply Chain, develop budgets, and ensure timely and accurate information flows within and outside the business.
Qualifications:
Oracle, WMS, RED Prairie, SAP, or similar ERP systems experience would be advantageous.
The successful candidate’s experience will include in-depth exposure to supply chain sales forecasting, inventory management, merchandising, category management, inbound freight/logistics, and supply chain planning experience gained within the furniture, home furnishings, and home accessories sector.
This experience will ideally have been gained within a leading home furnishings, furniture, or department store retailing environment. This is a strategic role managing a team of supply chain planning specialists, responsible for managing and negotiating relationships with international/3PL freight forwarding and shipping lines, international logistics providers, and suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have a significant operational and strategic track record of international inbound logistics and supply chain forecasting, planning, and development within the home furnishings, furniture, and home accessories retail sector. This experience must have been gained within an international or large retailing organization.
Excellent sales forecasting, merchandising, category management, and inbound supply chain planning experience are prerequisites. Experience in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia/Australasia with international home furnishings will be particularly advantageous.
This role does not cover on-the-ground road transport or warehousing in the Middle East, just international freight and shipping movements into the Free Trade Zone in Dubai.
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