Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Hastings
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Mon-Thu: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Fri: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Reporting to: Operations Manager / Managing Director
Staff reporting directly:
- Purchasing
- Logistics
- Packing & Despatch
- Stores
- Import/Export Compliance
The Company
Instrument Technology Ltd (ITL) was established in the 1960’s, specialising in the manufacture of special electro-optical tubes for university and science research applications
During the 80’s and 90’s ITL expanded rapidly with the introduction of a full range of specialist components utilised in an ever growing global vacuum research market
Since then ITL has been serving the world’s leading vacuum equipment suppliers, who in turn are supporting a booming semiconductor industry
With continued YoY growth predicted we are recruiting to meet industry demands
Scope
As an experienced Supply Chain Manager you will be expected to create the company’s supply chain strategy and then manage and drive your team to ensure company objectives are met. You will also be expected to deliver the required results against performance targets. These will include improving productivity and efficiency, reducing costs and securing high-quality materials for the company
Responsibilities
- Overall management of Procurement, Stores and Despatch areas
- Analyse data to find, and resolve, bottlenecks and other issues
- Liaise with Quality to implement any improvement requirements
- Monitor, evaluate and drive performance to ensure KPI targets are met
- Maintain accurate supply chain inventory and records
- Manage and develop your overall team
- Negotiate cost-effective solutions with suppliers, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain
- Ensure company Compliance relating to import/export legislation
The Person
- Degree educated in Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Previous experience as a supply chain manager with strong commercial awareness
- Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of relevant ERP/MRP systems
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
Package
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Supply Chain Manager, Distribution Manager, Senior Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Planner, Buying Project Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, Senior Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Assistant Procurement Officer, Buying Executive may also be considered for this role.
