Ref: BBBH22764
Lead Supply Chain Consultant
Lead Supply Chain Consultant
Central London
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Our client, a start up manufacturing business based in central London are currently looking to add to their team with the hire of an end - end supply chain manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily supply chain for an on-demand manufacturing process whilst reducing costs and increasing capacity aiding company growth.
Key responsibilities
- Ownership of end-end UK Supply Chain
- Develop and manage supplier relations
- Manage courier and 3PL performance
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure quality
- Implement cost reduction strategies
- Source new suppliers to ensure business efficiencies
- Key figure in business growth strategy
- Manage main sales channels
- Continuous development and improvement of forecast
- Propose business improvements and continuous improvement process
- Manage inbound scheduling
- Prioritise shipments as required
- Ensure stock levels match with 3PL
- Inventory management
- Consumer Services
- Liaising with 3rd Party Warehousing and Distribution to ensure OTIF deliveries
Skills and Experience
- Background within Supply Chain, Operations
- Experience within ecommerce or retail preferred but not essential
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong commercial acumen
- Experienced managing small team
- Strategic and Operational
- Experienced managing 3PL and Freight
- Strong MS office skills
- Strong presentation and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence and manage others
- Ability to maintain an objective approach when faced with competing priorities
- Proactive, 'can do' attitude
Client information
Our client is a startup manufacturing business.
Remuneration
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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