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Title: Procurement & Planning Manager - South West based (near Taunton)

Package: Upto £40,000 + amazing benefits + huge progression plans!

Very pleased to be working closely with an organic, clean & fresh Beauty / Cosmetic manufacturing brand who have won multiple awards throughout their time formulating excellent products! The passion & dedication the team currently have really does show with their level of service they offer.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.

* Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.

* Continuously assess and optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

* Manage small team on a day to day basis, complete regular 1-1s’, bi-yearly appraisals and training records.

* Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of raw materials and finished products.

* Provide excellent customer service with regular updates, including calls and meetings, to the customer and being point of contact regarding their sales orders, dispatch dates and discuss free issue componentry delivery dates.

* Implement and manage inventory control systems to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and prevent stockouts.

* Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, including lead times, inventory turnover, and cost efficiency.

* Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

You are:

* Strong organisational skills

* Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships

* Minimum of 3 years Procurement/Supply Chain experience

* Desirable FMCG / Beauty experience

* Desirable cosmetic raw material procurement experience