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Sr Supply Chain Manager

Ref: 583604

Cambridgeshire

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Cost Reduction Specialist
  • Effective Team Leader

About the candidate

An adept Supply Chain Manager with an extensive career spanning over two decades, this candidate brings a wealth of expertise in streamlining supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and forging robust supplier relationships. Their career journey encompasses significant roles in diverse sectors including manufacturing, retail distribution, and food services, showcasing their versatility and ability to adapt to different business environments. Holding a strong academic background with specialisations in business, finance, and health & safety, this professional combines theoretical knowledge with practical, industry-specific skills to foster supply chain excellence within an organisation.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings Initiatives: Instrumental in implementing strategies that have saved companies substantial amounts in operating costs. Notably, led a project that delivered £750k savings to the profit & loss account at a previous company in the brewing industry.
  • Leadership and Development: Proven leadership skills, having managed teams of varying sizes and successfully developed supply chain and logistics strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Process Optimisation Expert: Experienced in overhauling supply chain and logistic processes using state-of-the-art systems, achieving improvements in efficiency and reducing waste.

Areas of expertise

  • Demand Planning and Forecasting: Skilled in creating accurate forecasts to manage supply levels effectively, ensuring alignment with market demands and company strategies.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Exhibits strong capabilities in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, improving negotiation outcomes and ensuring material quality and timely delivery.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated history of successfully managing supply chain projects, from concept through execution, to enhance operational processes and reduce costs.