Supply Chain Planning Manager

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Job Title: Supply Chain Planning Manager (ASAP Start!!)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Lancaster

Salary: up to 30k-35K P/A pending on experience

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30 (with an option to work from home on Friday)

The Role

Search is proud to be representing this exciting, growing business who are committed to the success of the business and staff. My client is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to help drive and improve the supply chain function of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain specialist who has a real passion for achieving business KPIs through effective management of the supply chain and planning function.

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for the Supply Chain and Planning function within the business

* Responsible for Production Planning - Downstream

* Responsible for Leading the Supply Chain in delivering balanced Daily Production Plans giving consideration to Inventory Optimisation delivering positive PPV,

* Responsible for forecasting and maintaining Capacity Plan with Customer updates

* Coordinating, planning and managing promo activity with all departments.

* Reporting Forecast accuracy and presenting to key Stakeholders

* Responsible for upstream Material Management

* Responsible for monitoring weekly Raw material requirements

* Responsible for Post-Production Routines and KPI reporting

* Delivering Daily and weekly standard KPIs

* Coordinating with Logistics providers on downstream issues and following through with Customer

* Customer Interfacing (CRM)

* Supply Chain to Supply Chain’ dialogue with customer ensuring alignment on CRM

* Maintaining run rates, aligning with Commercial SCM & Ops Manager

* Supplier Master Data e.g. MOQ, UOM, lead time - Flagging where differs from RACI

* BOM building & management

* Relationship management with internal stakeholders; Sales, Technical, NPD, Production

* Responsible for leading all Supply chain and Planning Projects ensuring involvement from all internal stakeholders

* Responsible for ensuring the following key performance areas are being delivered; Safety - All H&S metrics common across all site departments, Line Efficiency - As per efficiency metric, Waste minimisation, Customer Service Levels, Inventory Optimisation, Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Required experience

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* At least 4 years of Supply Chain experience in FMCG (Ideally Food Manufacturing)

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Excellent Computer literacy specifically Sage and Excel

* Ability to deliver targets and department objectives.

* KPI/ Target driven

* Although this is currently a standalone position a proven track record showcasing effective People Management is essential

* Strategic Thinking

* Good Commercial awareness

* Strong analytical skills

* Proficient use of ERP systems

* An ability to manage multi projects simultaneously

* Strong ability to influence

• Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age