Supply Chain Manager
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (hybrid working)

The Company

Our client is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Their complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company they’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with them is committed, connected and creative in making them the world’s preferred choice.

They are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager based in Milton Keynes, working remotely two-three days per week (subject to business requirements).

Internally, this role will be known as Key Accounts Operations Manager (Supply Chain Solutions).

The Benefits

- Salary of £38,000 - £48,000 per annum
- Individual health cover
- 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits i.e. Discount schemes including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform
- Critical Illness Cover
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more

This is an incredible opportunity for a supply chain professional with a great leadership style to join our client’s continually growing company.

Their excellent benefits package is just the beginning of the support you’ll receive whilst working with them. They’re also committed to providing you with all the skills, training, support and opportunities you need to be successful in your career.

So, if you have the ambition and drive to manage a dedicated team and lead the successful operations of our client’s site, then apply today!

The Role

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will provide clear direction to our client’s supply chain services department that provides supply chain solutions to customers.

Managing a team of 10, with two direct reports, you will ensure customers have an excellent experience, acting as an escalation point and achieving service level targets.

You will plan and delegate work across the team, providing leadership and management to all team members. Supporting recruitment, you will coach, performance manage and appraise your team.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop existing client relationships
- Support the delivery of new business opportunities
- Monitor performance and cost of all external suppliers
- Ensure completion of department administrative and accounting functions

About You

To be considered as a Supply Chain Manager, you will need:

- Supply chain experience
- Experience of establishing and managing a high performing team
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficiency in IT

The closing date for this role is 25th March 2023.

Other organisations may call this role Supply Chain Team Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager, Procurement Operations Manager, or Contract Manager.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. They make their recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows them to create an inclusive environment, where employees can strive and grow their potential.

So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity to thrive as a Supply Chain Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.