Supply Chain Manager - Alcohol

Supply Chain Manager - Alcohol

London

Salary £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

My client is an alcohol distribution company supplying restaurants, hotels, pubs and caterers throughout the UK. Through a re-structure, they are looking for a Demand Planning Manager who will look after a team of 8.

The Demand Planning manager will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service through exceeding the availability KPI whilst remaining below the stock cover target.  This is a highly visible role within the business and a customer led approach is essential with the tenacity to deliver results in some of the most difficult circumstances as a point of escalation balancing customer need and cost.

The role:

• Full responsibility for a team of 8 direct reports – Coach, lead, guide
• Managing relationships with all suppliers, being a point of contact for any supply or payment issues.
• Maintaining product availability above target
• Influencing Hauliers, trade teams & suppliers
• Maintaining days’ inventory cover below target
• Supplier inbound performance
• Reducing the volume of aged stock disposal
• Operational efficiency projects
• Full accountability for customer availability and inventory levels
• Manage international imports suppliers

The candidate:

• University Degree in finance / business administration / economics or accounting preferable
• Supply chain / logistics background
• Clear communicator, tenacious and results orientated
• Effective communication and influencing skills with the capacity to drive change
• Overseas import experience from a drinks background
• Good knowledge of information systems, processes and Excellent Power Point and Excel skills
• Ability to lead a team of 8 to drive change and continuous improvement
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to influence at a senior level.
• Commercially Minded & problem solver

In addition, my client is offering great career development and progression opportunities for the right candidate