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The focus of this role is end-to-end management of our Supply Chain, including Materials Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Warehousing, Despatch & both Internal Transport plus external Storage & Transport Operations. The role is part of the Site Management Team, supporting the development & implementation of strategies that will enable the company to achieve its vision, targets & objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Drive safety compliance across all supply chain activities
Ensure all our supply chain processes & operations are fully compliant with all relevant legislation
Create and manage our end-to-end supply chain strategy, driving efficiencies through all operations whilst exceeding customer & stakeholder service expectations
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships with external compromising of 3PL's, Suppliers and Co-packers
Evaluate and report on all KPI's, looking for opportunities to drive supply chain efficiencies through internal and external operations
Manage cost to serve across the supply chain; optimized raw material & finished goods stock holding levels to meet demand, optimized production planning to drive operational KPI's and cost effective routes to all served markets

Applied Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Management experience in Chilled Food Manufacturing (FMCG)
Ability to manage, control and influence people and processes across the supply chain.
Numerical and analytical skills to ensure accurate record keeping for all aspects of area of responsibility.
Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field
Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
Experience using relevant software (e.g. ERP system, MS office, Excel, Word)
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational and management skill. Prioritising, forward planning and delegation being key.
Attention to detail and creative problem-solving approach
A strategic and analytical mind

Person Specification

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively at all levels
Awareness of diversity within the workforce and techniques to manage this
Objective, rational and calm
A relationship builder as this is important in maintain high level of service and quality
Excellent planning and organisational skills. Able to plan tasks weeks ahead
Able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment as well as demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be proficient in resource planning - labour planning in particular
Mathematical ability to work with production plans and figures
Good judgement and analytical ability
Energetic - and able to inject their own energy into the TeamAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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