Supply Chain Manager

To manage the Supply Chain department in Cyden comprising of Planning, Purchasing, Internal Sales/Logistics. To provide support to the Company’s commercial strategy and financial goals. Updating and analysing inventory and perform analysis of supply chain data.

Key Responsibilities:

This position will require you to provide support in the following areas:

• Manage the Purchasing team to make sure components arrive on time and at the correct location even when a deadline is tight, and forecasts are subject to change.
• Manage the Planning and Internal Sales teams to make sure order achievement to tight forecast requirements and on time delivery.
• Ensure the MRP system is set up correctly in terms of MOQ’s, lead times and buffer stock.
• Oversee the Purchasing and Planning requirements for our China factory.
• Liaise with all internal teams to enable the smooth running of the business requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Management of long-term purchase commitments in line with forecasts and adjust accordingly.
• Track inventory usage and adjust systems in line with actual performance.
• Ensure the import of goods is in accordance with HMRC rules.
• Review the Purchasing and Planning functions to ensure they are operating as documented in the Quality Management System
• Monitor and review supplier performance to ensure delivery is in line with corporate expectations.
• Keeps a well-organised collection of contracts and Quality documents for easy reference when needed.
• Attend Production and R&D meetings to ensure the Purchasing and Planning functions are aware of all relevant activity.

Experience:

Essential

·       Minimum 5 years’ experience of Supply Chain Management

·       Supply Chain Management and SAP experience

·       Strong planning skills and project management experience

·       Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure while

maintaining accuracy

·       Strategic planning and thinking, systems analysis and evaluation

·       Relationship management skills and active listening

·       Complex problem-solving skills

·       Interpersonal skills

·       In-depth knowledge of various IT systems including MS OFFICE

·       In-depth understanding of risk management within the supply chain of the

company

Desirable

·       Working in a consumer electronics supply chain function

·       Knowledge of international shipping requirements

Qualifications and training:

Essential

• Degree level in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or relevant senior level experience
• General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, BTEC Certificate..) including Maths and English

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a business-related or technical discipline
• CIPS qualification

Other attributes:

·    Ability to manage at senior level

·       Highly Organised

·       Ability to work under pressure

·       Multitasking ability

·       Attention to detail

·       Able to interpret complex data

·       Good interpersonal skills

·       Able to clearly communicate requirements

·       Able to set priorities and work to deadlines

·       Pro-active, with a problem-solving approach to issues