Supply Chain Lead
- Lead the Planning Function: Drive the development and continuous improvement of supply, demand & inventory planning processes, establishing scalable ways of working that support business growth and operational excellence.
- Optimise Stock Availability: Ensure the right inventory levels are maintained across multiple locations, balancing product availability, working capital and inventory efficiency. Work closely with Warehousing, Procurement and Commercial teams to deliver a reliable supply chain.
- Drive Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to improve planning processes through automation, reporting enhancements and the implementation of scalable tools that reduce manual activity and improve decision-making.
- Develop Planning Processes & Performance Metrics: Establish robust planning standards, governance and KPIs, using data and performance insights to proactively manage inventory, identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead, Coach & Develop the Team: Manage and develop a team of inventory planners, creating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, analytical thinking and continuous development.
- Support Business Growth: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure inventory strategies support new product introductions, changing customer demand and business expansion while maintaining healthy stock levels and minimising excess inventory.
- Provide Operational Planning Support: Maintain hands-on involvement in planning activities when required, ensuring continuity of operations during periods of increased demand, business change or operational challenges.
- Manage Third-Party Logistics Performance: Monitor and review the performance of external logistics partners against agreed service levels, driving improvements where necessary to ensure operational excellence.
- Improve Supplier Performance: Develop supplier performance reporting and collaborate with Procurement to monitor supplier reliability, identify improvement opportunities and strengthen supply chain performance.
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