Supply Chain Manager
Ref: 144330
Bedfordshire, UK
£68,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Supply Chain Planning
- Cost Reduction And Process Efficiency
- Leadership And Project Management
About the candidate
A detail-oriented professional, the candidate offers 15 years of experience across various domains of supply chain and operations, including demand planning, forecasting, and logistics. They have significantly contributed to various industries, enhancing supply chain functions through leadership and strategic planning. This seasoned Supply Chain Manager is proficient in numerous technologies, including MS Excel, MS Access, and dynamic forecasting software, which consolidate their analytical proficiency and ability to handle complex data.
What makes them great?
- Implemented sophisticated demand planning and IBP processes, driving significant improvements in forecasting accuracy.
- Enhanced DIFOT (Delivery In-Full, On-Time) metrics from 30% to consistently over 95%, optimizing customer satisfaction.
- Reduced slow-moving stock by over 6% through effective inventory strategies and collaboration across departments.
- Successfully decreased FGS back orders by 97% post-pandemic, ensuring stock availability rates rose from 75% to over 95%.
- Developed team efficiency and enhanced supply chain visibility through strategic tool and report creation.
Areas of expertise
- Demand Planning & S&OP/IBP Processes: Skilled in synchronizing sales and operations planning with inventory management to optimize resource use and financial outcomes.
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Expertise in managing the entire supply chain spectrum, ensuring efficiency and integration from supplier to customer.
- Continuous Improvement & Project Management: Adept in driving continuous process improvements and managing large-scale projects, leading to significant efficiency and revenue gains.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Proven track record in leading teams and engaging stakeholders effectively to ensure alignment and achieve business objectives.