Indigo Search have been engaged by a fast-paced & growing business to recruit for a Supply Chain Manager based in the Ashby-De-La-Zouch area.

Reporting into Director, this role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Head of Supply Chain or Senior Supply Chain professional looking for their next opportunity within a business that is gearing up for significant growth.

THE ROLE:

• The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the management of a small team of people within the Supply Chain division.


• Responsibility for the Supply Chain and Stock Control functions of the business.


• Strong People Manager with demonstrable experience of engaging teams.


• Relationship Management and SLA reviews with suppliers - including Factories and Logistics partners.


• ERP system use, maintenance and modification (where appropriate).


• Budget & KPI Management control.


• Own and drive CI initiatives across the operation.


• Operational Projects.


• Adopt and foster a 'Change Mentality' and inspire other people to take the same approach.

THE PERSON:

• Exposure as a Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Controller or Head of Supply Chain.


• CIPS qualification.


• Experience of negotiating, implementing and monitoring SLA's with Suppliers both in the UK & abroad.


• Demonstrable experience of managing people within a Supply Chain or Procurement setting.


• Stock control - to maximise availability and stock turnover.


• 'Can-Do' mentality - this business prides itself on people who take a 'front-foot' mentality to problems & challenges.


• Able to involve yourself in other areas of the business where appropriate.


• Lean/CI experience is highly desirable.


• Management of budgets circa £2 million upwards.


• Able to grasp the wide breadth of the business and get involved with whatever areas need improving.


• Clear and effective communicator.


• Able to think beyond the obvious.


• Open to new ideas and with a viewpoint that "anything is possible".

ABOUT US:

With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.