Supply Chain Planning Lead
Ref: 572370
Corby, Northamptonshire
£55,000
- Permanent
- Supply Chain Expertise
- Strategic Planning Prowess
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
With over a decade of experience in supply chain planning and management, this candidate has cultivated a rich expertise and strategic mindset towards enhancing supply chain functions across multiple industries, including food production, materials manufacturing, and consumer goods. Their focus is on streamlining operations, managing complex logistics activities, and leading continuous improvement projects. The candidate has proven leadership abilities, illustrated by roles such as Supply Chain Planning Lead and Planning Manager, where they've directed large-scale operations and multiple teams. Notably, while providing strong analytical skills, their strategic vision has led to impressive cost savings and improved operational efficacy at various leading organisations.
What makes them great?
- Introduced Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) that improved inter-departmental coordination and decision-making processes.
- Implemented multiple KPI’s and tracking tools leading to business performance enhancements, aiding in target achievement and risk identification.
- Adept at driving cost-saving initiatives, showcased through leadership on various projects that directly improved bottom-line profitability of the departments managed.
Areas of expertise
- End-to-end supply chain management: Expert in overseeing all facets from procurement to delivery, ensuring efficiency and compliance with inventory targets.
- Strategic planning and forecasting: Skilled in developing accurate forecasting models that align with business objectives to optimise production.
- Leadership in continuous improvement: Adept at implementing CI projects to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce waste.