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My client, a very successful and ambitious Manufacturing/Engineering company in Stoke-On-Trent has exclusively retained me to find them an experienced Supply Chain Manager for an exciting, varied and rewarding long term permanent career opportunity. Full training provided in all nuances particular to this role/company. This business is extremely modern in culture and thinking and puts no limits on how far your career can grow. They make and distribute precision component parts for many industries including Defence, Aerospace, Formula 1 to name a few. They are a market leader in what they do and have big plans for expansion globally. Plenty of opportunity for career development. Reporting to: Head of Procurement The primary purpose of the Supply Chain manager is to optimise supply chain operations, ensuring the supply chain is capable of meeting the business requirements. Position in the Organisation The Supply Chain Manager specialises in planning, expediting and supplier control. They are responsible for overseeing and optimising the supply chain production planning process, ensuring efficient material management, and maintaining high standards of supply chain quality. This role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Supply Chain Production Planning: Develop and implement supply chain production schedules: Create detailed supply chain production plans that align with business objectives, customer demand, and resource availability. Coordinate with supply chain production planners, purchasing, and Subcontractor Managers to ensure seamless execution of supply chain production plans. Capacity Planning: Analyse supply chain production capacity and adjust plans as necessary to meet demand fluctuations. Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production flow and efficiency. Demand Forecasting: Collaborate with sales and internal production teams to develop accurate demand forecasts. Utilise statistical tools and historical data to predict future demand and adjust supply chain production schedules accordingly. Material Control: Material Stock Management: Implement policies &amp; procedures to ensure efficient and effective material control and management through the supply chain. Maintain accurate records for Material Status, both weight &amp; form, at every stage in the supply chain, thereby ensuring segregation and preventing material contamination. Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Utilise MRP systems to manage material availability, supply chain production schedules, and procurement plans. Ensure timely availability of free-issue material and components, as well as execution of subcontract activities to meet production schedules. Supply Chain Material Audits: Conduct regular supply chain audits to verify accuracy and integrity of material records. Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly. Supply Chain Quality: Quality Assurance: Develop and implement supply chain quality standards and procedures. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Supplier Management: In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager, evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, risk and management criteria. In conjunction with the Quality team, conduct regular supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve supply chain processes, enhance quality and reduce costs. Utilise Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Collaboration and Communication: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Quality, Sales, Purchasing, Production, Engineering and other departments to ensure cohesive supply chain operations. Facilitate effective communication between departments to address and resolve supply chain issues. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on supply chain production performance, material control and supply chain quality. Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with key stakeholders, including senior management, to provide updates on supply chain performance and strategic initiatives. Requirements for the position: Experience in a commercial role in a Manufacturing environment Excellent commercial acumen CIPS qualified / Part-qualified &amp; willing to study Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent organisational skills are crucial for managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and prioritising workload efficiently. Proficiency in computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite would be an advantage. About the organisation... This business is a world-leading advanced engineering company with the highest standards. The team makes some really interesting components for applications from outer-space to the sea floor. The common denominator = it's all very special stuff. Working with some of the biggest names such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, SpaceX, Shell, every day is different and everything is interesting. No Engineering experience needed, all training provided although a bonus if you do have it. The company invests in bright people to an extreme extent, helping them fulfil their life's goals. Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (would also suit someone ready for next step up)

My client, a very successful and ambitious Manufacturing/Engineering company in Stoke-On-Trent has exclusively retained me to find them an experienced Purchasing Manager/Supervisor for an exciting, varied and rewarding long term permanent career opportunity. Full training provided in all nuances particular to this role/company. This business is extremely modern in culture and thinking and puts no limits on how far your career can grow. They make and distribute precision component parts for many industries including Defence, Aerospace, Formula 1 to name a few. They are a market leader in what they do and have big plans for expansion globally. Plenty of opportunity for career development. Job Title: Purchasing Manager/Supervisor (training provided if seeking next step up) Reporting to: Head of Procurement Job Purpose Responsible for coordinating the purchasing activity, purchasing resources and purchasing budgets for all subcontracted supply chain activities which support Operations. Position in the Organisation Report to the Head of Procurement. This position will collaborate closely with colleagues, department managers, and senior managers to ensure business objectives and plans are achieved. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include various tasks related to Purchasing &amp; Category Management, across key areas including Quality, Delivery, Cost, Risk, People &amp; Management. By executing these key responsibilities effectively, the Purchasing Manager will contribute significantly to the success of the company’s commercial &amp; organisational goals. Purchasing Manager tasks and duties: Quality To be responsible for approving new suppliers according to requirements, including supplier assessment criteria, financial health checks, relevant ISO quality standards etc. Ensure all suppliers formally sign up to the companies Quality Assurance standards for ongoing supply, particularly in relation to product quality, traceability, labelling, documentation etc. Delivery Early Supplier Engagement - ensure strategies and preferred partners are communicated effectively to Engineering leads so that only appropriate suppliers are engaged early on in projects. Work with Engineering leads and Cost Estimation to agree cost targets and delivery of these targets through the project process. Cost Responsible for compiling and delivering the annual budgets, for your area of responsibility. Focus on Cost Management and improved levels of transparency (Quotation Analysis Forms) to leverage costs. Risk Set objectives for QDCR (quality, delivery, cost, risk) performance reviews. Prioritise suppliers for performance reviews. Ensure business resource is available to support. Ensure that there is sufficient installed capacity within the supply chain to achieve the 5-yr plan volumes. Manage escalations from Supply Chain, including root cause analysis and ensuring continuity of supply. People Conduct annual / bi-annual appraisals for all direct reports. Complete a skills matrix review quarterly, setting objectives for areas of improvement. Provide leadership &amp; support regarding individual team member’s Development plans. Management Manage own &amp; team resource and set priorities to deliver business objectives. Utilise Supplier Dashboard data &amp; information to make recommendations in relation to supplier selection and improvement, ensuring that the Dashboard is completed and maintained. Ensure that Purchasing &amp; Supply Chain Policies and Procedures are strictly adhered to. Requirements for the position: Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment. Excellent commercial acumen. Graduate calibre. CIPS qualified / Part-qualified or willing to study. Engineering or Design understanding. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent organisational skills are crucial for managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and prioritising workload efficiently. About the organisation... This business is a world-leading advanced engineering company with the highest standards. The team makes some really interesting components for applications from outer-space to the sea floor. The common denominator = it's all very special stuff. Working with some of the biggest names such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, SpaceX, Shell, every day is different and everything is interesting. No Engineering experience needed, all training provided although a bonus if you do have it. The company invests in bright people to an extreme extent, helping them fulfil their life's goals. Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you a game changer?

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR/MANAGER (would also suit someone ready for next step up)

My client a leading and very well established 15 mill T/O Manufacturing, Design and Engineering company is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for a permanent career opportunity. The role: We are seeking a self-motivated future leader to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be driven, bright, engaging, excellent at understanding, managing and developing people. The successful candidate will require high intellect to handle a challenging and rewarding role. Specific responsibilities include: Ensuring work is correctly understood within the business and optimised plans are created for the production and delivery of a range of critical and advanced products and markets. Capacity management to ensure sufficient forward planning to prevent capacity constraints and delays. Working with various teams and Project Managers to get correct plans going quickly and are managed well through to completion. Excellent communication so that the right people know what they need to know to get the job done. Coordination of supply chain and internal operations, and making sure both align with market needs. This role requires a strategic thinker who can pre-empt future demand trends, work really well with people and relish a challenge. Duties - Develop and implement demand planning strategies to optimise inventory levels and ensure product availability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, operations and supply chain, to gather insights on market trends and customer preferences. - Utilise various systems and people to analyse data and forecast demand accurately. - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning and make recommendations for improvements. - Conduct regular reviews of inventory levels and adjust forecasts based on changing market conditions. - Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain process, ensuring timely delivery of products. - Prepare reports and presentations for senior management regarding demand forecasts, trends, and recommendations. Experience - Proven experience in a high performance business or organisations, and of coaching/managing people. - No specific planning experience is necessary (it obviously helps) as training is available. - Proficiency in using the usual range of computer systems. - Excellent communication skills, primarily verbal. Also written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and make presentations. - A can-do attitude, proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement. If you are looking for a role that is open-ended, allows autonomy, real responsibility, personal development and provides enormous scope for growth in an organisation where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply. About the organisation... This business is a world-leading advanced engineering company with the highest standards. The team makes some really interesting components for applications from outer-space to the sea floor. The common denominator = it's all very special stuff. Working with some of the biggest names such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, SpaceX, Shell, every day is different and everything is interesting. No Engineering experience needed, all training provided although a bonus if you do have it. The company invests in bright people to an extreme extent, helping them fulfil their life's goals. Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you a game changer?

DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER

My client a leading and very well established 15 mill T/O Manufacturing, Design and Engineering company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for a permanent career opportunity. The role: We are seeking a self-motivated future leader to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be driven, bright, engaging, excellent at understanding, managing and developing people, and will require high intellect to handle a challenging and rewarding role. Specific responsibilities include: Ensuring continuous improvement projects are identified, deployed, managed and implemented in all areas of the organisation and supply chain. Team management and development to ensure all operations are world-class, high standards are set and maintained through coaching. Working with different teams to ensure the embedding of correct working, processes and culture. Communication so that the right people know what they need to know to get the job done. Coordination of activity to ensure output is high and grows. This role requires a strategic thinker with thoroughness who can motivate and develop individuals, and drive the business forward. Duties Manage and develop team members and leads, including coaching and support, carrying out 1-2-1’s and appraisals, encouraging continuous personal development, and managing performance. Ensuring core processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. Ongoing development of business processes across all areas, ensuring efficient and effective methods of work. Monitor and analyse quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary. Own continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies to improve engagement and development levels within the team and across the organisation; presenting to senior management when required. Able to collaborate across functions, including sales, marketing, operations and supply chain, to gather insights on market trends and customer preferences to ensure all work is relevant. Utilise various systems and people to analyse data and apply pre-emptive work. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management regarding demand forecasts, trends, and recommendations. Experience - Proven experience in a high performance business or organisations, and of coaching/managing people. - No specific experience is necessary (although it helps) as training is available. - Proficiency in using the usual range of computer systems. - Excellent communication skills, primarily verbal. Also written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and make presentations. - A can-do attitude, proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement. If you are looking for a role that is open-ended, allows autonomy, real responsibility, personal development and provides enormous scope for growth in an organisation where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply. About the organisation... This business is a world-leading advanced engineering company with the highest standards. The team makes some really interesting components for applications from outer-space to the sea floor. The common denominator = it's all very special stuff. Working with some of the biggest names such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, SpaceX, Shell, every day is different and everything is interesting. No need for Engineering experience. The company invests in bright people to an extreme extent, helping them fulfil their life's goals. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Gym membership Health &amp; wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you a game changer?