Supply Chain Vendor Management
Ref: 239296
Northants, UK
£62,000 | £350 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Process And Vendor Optimisation Expert
- Systems Implementation Specialist
About the candidate
A seasoned Supply Chain Management professional with extensive expertise in optimising logistics, inventory, and procurement processes, holding over 20 years of experience. This candidate has a remarkable track record of driving significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies within diverse industry sectors. Their proficiency includes mastery in data analysis, vendor management, and demand planning, where they have consistently implemented innovative solutions such as just-in-time inventory systems and dynamic forecasting models, significantly enhancing cash flow and aligning with market demands.
What makes them great?
- Accomplished in reducing inventory levels by 20%, resulting in improved cash flow.
- Standardised procurement procedures, resulting in a 30% reduction in order processing time and strengthening vendor compliance.
- Pioneered the implementation of a just-in-time inventory system that cut holding costs by 15%.
- Developed a dynamic forecasting model that increased forecast accuracy by 42%.
Orchestrated vendor scorecard system, enhancing vendor performance visibility and improving OTIF metrics by 30%. - Implemented SKU rationalisation project, reducing SKU count by 55% and boosting customer availability through process optimisation.
- Developed a dynamic demand forecasting model, increasing forecast accuracy by 42% and aligning inventory with market demand.
- Reduced storage pallet count by 35% in 7 months, unlocking £0.6 million in working capital.
Areas of expertise
- Data Analysis: Proficient in interpreting large data sets to derive actionable insights that streamline operations.
- Vendor Management: Skilled in managing vendor relationships, enhancing compliance and performance metrics.
- Systems Implementation: Experienced with an array of systems including SAP (S4 HANA, APO, ECC), Sage, and Microsoft Excel, among others.
- Process Optimisation: Implements strategic changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs across the supply chain.