Job vacancy - Supply Chain Development Officer

Position: Supply Chain Development Officer
Reference: acsSsupcha
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Supply Chain Development Officer

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager and supporting the Planning Team, the Supply Chain Development Officer's principle job purpose is to ensure all products meet product qualification plans and testing standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare specification for products, bringing together the new product details with its packaging and create specifications from the original quality inspection sheets;
  • Maintain and update current specifications, adding detail to SAP;
  • Set-up "Goods In" quality inspection requirements for new products on SAP;
  • Provide cover and support to the "Goods In" Quality Engineer when required;
  • Evaluate and report on potential new products and pre-shipping samples as required;
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of competitor products, producing comparisons as required;
  • Conduct load testing and cutting force testing, demonstrating these tasks to visitors when required;
  • Support the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Team with various duties including release orders; supplier liaison about orders and correspondence and the setup of new products prices and suppliers;
  • Liaise with suppliers when products are received either sub-standard or faulty, including raising and sending

Requirements:

  • Good level of academic achievement to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a Quality or Mechanical Engineering related discipline
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced and often demanding operations environment
  • Good understanding and knowledge of company purchasing processes
  • Experience in a Quality Engineering role
  • Strong problem-solving skills to support effective decision making
  • Excellent project / time management and organisational skills

ACS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Development Officer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Supply Chain Development Officer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Supply Chain Development Officer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Supply Chain Development Officer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Supply Chain Development Officer role you desire.