Job Description
Their one good job opportunity for Supply Chain Manager for UK & Europe – for our FMCG client based in London , UK .
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Position : Supply Chain Operations Manager .
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Reporting to : Business Head
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Job Location : London ,UK
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Educational Qualification : University Degree – Supply Chain qualifications preferred.
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Experience :
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5-9 years of core FMCG operations experience, across Warehouse Management and Distributor as well as Key Accounts & e-Commerce channel support.
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Min 3 years local UK experience dealing with import of goods and export to EU is a must.
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Job Responsibilities :
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MAIN TASKS
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Manage Supply chain and logistics end to end from Demand Planning to Imports to
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Warehouse & Inventory Management and Local as well as EU Export sales
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Lead all activities relating to the supply chain & logistics function with the help of 1 team
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member, including:
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PFI creation as per details provided by sales team.
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Order Entry as per sales file, delivery creation for the sales orders, PGI and invoicing
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post-dispatch
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Credit note creation for the shortage in orders or wrong invoice.
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Effectively manage the distribution operations to ensure the smooth flow of the
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finished products from the warehouses and customer locations.
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Ensure complete stock accuracy preventing any stock inadequacy/excess. Conduct
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stock audits regularly and ensure reconciliation with ZERO inventory difference.
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Liase with 3PL service providers for day to day operations, highlight concern areas in
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3PL performance to Track and monitor performance against KPIs; Implement
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corrective actions to improve performance.
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Responsible for reporting on key KPI’s (Fill Rates, Delivery Schedule Adherence, Vendor SLA
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and KPI’s etc.)
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Develop and review demand forecast for SKUs. Review historical sales trends, prepare and
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evaluate forecast results. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile
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significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing
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assumptions.
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Tracking and Analysis of Slow moving and Near Expiry stocks.
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Lead liquidation of near expiry stocks along with Sales and Marketing team
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Create business analytics reports (Production plan v/s actual report, Stock Status, Ageing
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Report, Points related to S&OP etc) and ensure continuous tracking of key indices.
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Responsible for the resolution of issues related to receipts, dispatch, storage, damaged stocks
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and returns
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Address and liaison for any mismatch during receipts from any factory or warehouse or issues
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to the distributors and execute corrective actions where required
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Ensure settlement of insurance claims on account of shortages
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Assist Line Manager in Negotiating contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided driven
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by Data and facts
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Facilitate import and export requirements, ensuring all relevant documentation is compliant to
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ensure smooth transit of any goods into and out of the company and will deliver excellent
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service levels to ensure on time delivery to customers.
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Manage key relationships with logistics providers, carriers, and suppliers
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Ensure quality procedures and working practices are adhered to and constructively suggest
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where improvements can be made.
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REQUIREMENTS
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Supply chain experience in a global environment
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Knowledge of UK, European and global import and export customs
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Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and different cultures
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Superb organizational skills with a methodical approach to work
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High level of attention to detail whilst working at pace
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Self-starter
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Experience of working within ISO9001:2015 procedures
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Internal
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External
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Business Head, Local Sales & Marketing, Operations & Finance
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Managers; Global Legal, Regulatory & Demand teams.
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Warehousing & logistics service providers, Key Customers,
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Mainstream Accounts, Consultants, Key Retail Chains, Wholesalers,
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& Agencies .
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