Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager 

Our client, a multi-national, are looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager, to head up their Supply Chain for Ireland. This will be an interesting opportunity to join a Global Company, with a growing presence in Ireland.

The Role:

The Global Supply Chain Planner will create an achievable global supply plan that will increase efficiency across the supply chain, meet service standards, decrease waste, and lower costs. Manages internal global projects from initiation through completion by securing resources and using formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes. Contributes to the bottom line and corporate sustainability, while ensuring that the goods consumers want are readily available.

• Participate in and lead process improvements that deliver cost savings in the global supply chain areas. Lead the global production planning and import purchase planning functions to ensure that the appropriate amount of inventory is held to meet customer service goals while minimizing carrying costs and optimizing capacity.
• Work with Brand Managers on global production plans or planned purchases for new products and brands.
• Provide world class customer service by ensuring globally produced finished good items are available for customer requested ship dates.
• Optimize global manufacturing footprint. Assist with the identification of suitable global contract manufacturers for company products. Develop project plans and provide project leadership for transition projects between contract manufacturers. Support the development and execution of the contract Manufacturers Performance management process. Lead regular Change management project review meetings with co-manufacturers ensuring that each project is delivered by our vendors on time and compliant with all legal and quality standards.
• Identify, streamline, and document a global production planning process and a imported FG supply planning process.

The Person:

• 5-10 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Experience in process design, implementation and improvement
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Requires Experience in manufacturing software (ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS)
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Experience in FMCG / Food / Beverage industry
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s Degree
• APICS Certification or Six Sigma Certification an advantage
• Experience in an AS400 environment would be an advantage

For more information call Keith on 01 9121892 or email Keith@executiveedge.ie