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Supply Chain Manager

Sandiacre
1 week ago
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Supply Chain Manager required.

Do you have experience working within a company that manufacture and assemble high precision components? (Machining, Fabrication and assembly)

Are you looking to work for a first class precision engineering business?

If so then please read on.

Role: Supply Chain Manager - aerospace department.

Location: Sandiacre

Salary: Up to £60000

Hours: 7am/8am start time finishing at 4pm/5pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays a finish time of 12:00.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service.

Benefits: Occupational Sick Pay, death in service x2 of salary, pension scheme.

Overview:

Working within a first-class precision engineering business that manufacture components with methods such as CNC Machining, Sheet metal and Fabrication, we now require a Supply Chain Manager to head up, own and develop the customer and supply chain process.

Brief overview of accountabilities

  • Main point of contact for all customers and their order book demands

  • Monitor and manage the sales order books

  • Identify any orderbook movements that would leave the business with obsolete Stock/Material

  • Work closely with the Manufacturing Managers to ensure any delivery issues are known about at the earliest opportunity.

  • Establish relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers to continually improve the quality of service delivered

  • Responsible for the effective day to day supplier relationship management and operational performance of the supply base.

  • Accountable for the execution of category / supplier strategies and provide inputs based on supply chain operational performance

  • Create a culture of high performance through effective development and performance management of the purchasing team

  • Support the deployment of supply chain audits and risk management practices to assess, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks.

    The ideal candidate Supply Chain Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

  • Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment that manufacture and assemble components - machining, sheet metal and fabrication or similar

  • Previously worked in a lead/management role associated in a supply chain function

    Commutable from: Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Long Eaton and surrounding areas

    If you are interested in the Supply Chain Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

    About Us

    We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

    We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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