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Supply Chain Specialist

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Our client, an excellent global business based in the Preston area are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join their team. As Supply Chain Specialist you will be responsible for managing stock availability and driving OTIF to a diverse customer base. This is a fast paced role and those with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and an analytical mindset will excel.

  • Supply lead for product availability at all distribution centres for inventory within the area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for achieving stock and working capital targets, ensuring stock levels are within budgeted levels (days cover) whilst maintaining correct stock levels to support the business customer service target.
  • Manage stock availability in line with business targets, minimising stock outs.
  • Develop excellent relationships with suppliers and be proactive in ways to reduce lead times and drive OTIF
  • Report on any issues around supplier capability and non conformance to SLAs
  • Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to drive forecast accuracy

About the person:

  • Ideally degree qualified or overseas equivalent
  • Strong supply planning experience working with long lead times
  • Excellent inventory management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

To apply for the role please send your CV to susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Supply Chain

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Preston

Job Reference: 6HONEW-67090DE1

Date posted: 20 September 2024

Consultant: Susannah Meadows

Phone number: +44 161214 7438

susannah.meadows@robertwalters.com

Susannah Meadows

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