Senior Supply Chain Planner
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- Berkshire
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum + bonus and benefits
- Closing date
- 19 Jun 2018
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
A great opportunity has arisen for a Supply Manager to join my client a global healthcare FMCG business based in the Berkshire area. My client is a global business, this role is working for the UK subsidiary.
As the Supply Manager you will be responsible for managing the supply plan which is based in the forecast whilst working cross functionally across the wider supply chain team as well as having a continuous improvement mentality.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Proactively communicate supply constraints and align on key actions across the business
- Manage stock levels; reviewing supply dates and quantities
- Proactively manage all product life cycle administration
- Closely collaborate with internal forecast managers to monitor demand changes to estimate the impact on supply
- Proactively initiate and support continuous improvement of S&OP
- Demonstrate efficiency in providing accurate and timely reporting within the team and to the business
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Degree educated or equivalent working experience
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain & logistics processes and supporting systems within a commercial FMCG environment.
- Prior experience handling the supply planning function
- Strong IT skills including Excel, SAP highly advantageous
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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