Our client currently has requirements for a Supply Chain Manager (Rail) for their Manchester Office on an initial contract basis, with a view to join the team on permanent basis after 3-6 month period.

The main requirements for the role will be:

• Responsible for the management of all material and supply chain (SC) work packages in-line with budget
• To the Supply Chain team to deliver materials and services to the appropriate performance targets and through the People Review process ensure the ongoing development of the team.
• Accountable for the SC performance of both internal and external suppliers: Key Performance Indicators = On Time In Full (OTIF) / On Time Delivery (OTD) / Hard Inventory / function cost
• Responsible for claims management on scope of responsibility
• Risk reduction/mitigation
• Number of supplier non-conformance reports
• Number of Corrective Action Requests/Observations on Supply Chain teams
• Improvement in capability maturity model integration & performance system scoring for supply chain functions
• To define and deliver strategic/annual plans to ensure supply chain activities meets requirements for business growth
• Define & manage jobs & skills required and ensure that the appropriate training & qualifications are in place
• To be responsible for all supply chain activities, including management of the inventory budget, planning and forecasting of materials & supply chain resources for Operations’ requirements, warehousing strategy, and purchasing of materials
• Provide supply chain inputs for tenders
• To ensure materials and services are available for Operations and other departments in-line with requirements
• Manage and / or execute procurement related functions within the Supply Chain team
• To drive cost reduction, process improvement projects and support reliability projects
• To manage Supply Chain work packages, presenting variances and opportunities for improvement to the Business
• To ensure the department utilises the relevant tools and processes and encourage a continuous improvement ethos in terms of roadmaps and benchmarking
• To ensure all processes & procedures are adhered to by all members of the Supply Chain teams.
• To establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals.

Skills/Experience required

• Experience within the Rail industry or similar
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain & logistics principles and processes within a project environment including demand management and material planning.
• Experienced in identifying and delivering cost savings and business improvements
• Track record of success in delivering business improvements through the management of multi-site teams.
• Experienced in managing the day to day procurement processes to deliver high levels of material availability whilst balancing inventory levels.
• Financial and Commercial awareness Detail oriented
• Strong Leadership skills