Supply Chain Manager Job In London

We are looking for experienced Supply Chain Manager to join Castell part of Sentric Safety Group.

The role is to lead and manage end-to end supply chain activities. To oversee the entire supply chain functions for the business, encompassing procurement, forecasting, inventory flow and logistics to ensure seamless and timely distribution of products to the end customer.

The manager will responsible for ensuring optimal supply chain performance to support and maximise the growth of the business while fostering a culture of working safely.

The Sentric group comprises of a number of well-known brands. We unite the world’s leading brands, innovations, and experts to protect people in the workplace by mitigating risks caused by human error. It is why all our businesses are 100% committed to creating uncompromising safety solutions with end users in mind. We believe there is no place for compromise when it comes to ensuring safety in harsh and safety-critical work environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing costs across the supply chain, including procurement, inventory and transportation.
• Driving rigorous data and BI analysis across supply chain to drive cost savings, inventory optimisation, efficiency and speed on dispatch process
• Optimise supply chain activities, making sure production and supply chain work hand in hand.
• Identifying and addressing supply chain risks across materials, machines and other key line spend.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating favourable terms.
• Ensure inventory is optimised to meet production requirements and financial prudence.
• Challenge and improve efficiency in shipping goods to the customer.
• Responsible for smooth transition of goods at the goods inwards stage and transition through the company.
• Drive and ensure statutory and best practice adherence to the highest health and safety standards within the supply chain team.
• Manage and build relationships with logistic suppliers to maximise efficiency on delivery to our customers.
• Work collaboratively and liaise with other departmental managers to ensure that internal customer requirements are met.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team.

Qualification requirements:

• Graduate level of education in a Business, Engineering or Production related subject or equivalent experience, or MCIPS membership.
• ERP expertise, preferably with 365 Business Dynamics knowledge.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong IT literacy and data analysis skills.
• Experience with people management and developing a team.
• Proven experience working under pressure to balance job priorities and targets.
• Awareness of shipping requirements and Incoterms.
• Experience of working in an international, multi-site environment.

Initial interviews will be conducted via video call with onsite interviews to follow.