Supply Chain Manager

Production and Capacity planning (MRP2+ Advanced Production Planning)
Ensure that material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, whilst optimising costs
Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production
Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place
Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks
Design, develop and implement flexible solutions to aid business efficiency, drive process improvements and add value
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure that professional and consistent materials planning processes are applied across the business
Ensure that any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system in place is effective and that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives
Ensure the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory accuracy at all times and manage and control inventory levels and movements
Take overall responsibility for obsolete parts process and ensure business is left with minimum liability and minimal waste
Oversee labelling processes to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time
Ensure strategic and operational information, reports and metrics are available to share with others in the business as and when required
Report on achievement of targets and identify any corrective action