International Supply Chain Operations Manager - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

International Supply Chain Operations Manager

£60-£65k + Pension, Holiday

On Site

Providing excellent customer service at all times to internal departments and external customers. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the coordination of customer demand forecast, to material planning and distribution of goods and services throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Importing and exporting in line with business requirements/specifications and relevant legislation, documentation, and shipping terms. Sourcing, selecting, and purchasing logistics, goods, materials, supplies, equipment, vehicles, facilities, services and insurances to ensure the company’s operational and distribution needs are met.

Considering price, quality and safe and effective distribution to ensure OTIF delivery and continuity of supply. Dual sourcing and building relationships with suppliers to source the most overall cost-effective solutions. Negotiate contracts, service agreements to improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and logistic solutions.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically support the SMT & Key Stakeholder in aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with Sales, Commercial, Operations, Suppliers and Hauliers / Freight forwarders to agree acceptable supply and delivery schedules to ensure orders are satisfied correctly and customer needs are met.
• Conduct strategic environmental scanning to inform procurement and supply chain decisions, including monitoring legal, market, and industry trends.
• Manage key supplier relationships, capturing demands to the correct volumes and logistic schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and certification standards.
• Effective performance management and motivation of the team to achieve departmental KPI’s including providing excellent customer service (internal and external).
• Lead end-to-end planning oversight and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure expectations are met.
• Provide input in new product development processes based on supply chain intelligence.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of supply chain professionals to maximise their potential.
• Identify new / alternative suppliers and negotiate to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules
• Ensure OTIF supply and delivery of goods and materials.
• Receive purchasing requisitions and transport requests from internal departments and act as the interface between suppliers and internal departments on purchasing processes, projects or activities
• Monitor stock and demand to meet agreed stock levels taking account of supplier lead times
• Dual sourcing whenever possible so as to obtain quotations from potential suppliers and select together with internal users / requester on the best option
• Prepare and raise purchase orders to the correct Incoterms and agree order schedules to purchase goods, materials, or services in line with specifications, agreed cost, quality and delivery targets 
• Handle export and import documentation, working alongside the Export and Finance Teams to produce accurate invoices, packing lists, Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading,
• Bills, Insurance Certificates, EUR1, C of O’s and associated paperwork

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent risk identification and management capabilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Understanding of different supply chains and global supply markets.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international supply chain management practices.
• Degree educated in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Practical experience with imports in FMCG related products. (Chemicals, Food, Pharma etc.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic supply chain leading imports, inbound and outbound supply chain.

Salary:

• £60-65k
• On Site, South Yorkshire (Greater Rotherham area)
• Pension, Holiday
• Senior Supply Chain Manager

If you feel as though you match the criteria listed above and you would like to find out more about the position, business and wider opportunity, please apply or alternatively contact Carl Walker at Elevation Recruitment Group.