Job vacancy - Supply Chain Manager

Position: Supply Chain Manager
Reference: acsLCscm
Location: North West London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Our client has an exciting new vacancy for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join its team in London. As Supply Chain Manager you will be leading the department working between the Design and Sales departments liaising with their suppliers and factory to ensure they deliver luxury products to discerning customers. This role will report directly to the Managing Director and Commercial Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage supply chain ensuring stock levels are maintained
  • Ensure suppliers orders are produced to cost, design, and quality controls and delivered on time.
  • Co-ordinate with the factory to ensure orders are assembled efficiently, too schedule and required standards
  • Work with sales team on scheduling of production of stock and bespoke projects to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Analysis costs to ensure profit margins are maintained.
  • Process all new suppliers, assemblies, purchase orders and deliveries into the business management system
  • Keep business management system updated with all stock control and process requirements
  • Analysis sales to adjust minimum stock holding quarterly
  • Work with design team on new and existing products to ensure cost, quality and production controls are in place
  • National travel will be required minimum 2 days on weekly basis to factory and suppliers
  • International travel will be required approx. once per month.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably with a background in luxury manufacturing
  • A pragmatic, can do attitude who quickly finds solutions
  • Experience in managing a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
  • An understanding of materials, production and assembly processes.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Great attention to detail and a passion for creative industries
  • Will have experience working in the field
  • Must be approachable and not afraid to meet new people
  • Advanced experience in Sage 50 or an equivalent business management and stock control system
  • Experience with a task management system
  • Excellent Microsoft office skills
  • Clean driving license

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