Commercial Supply Chain Manager

Duration: 12 months

Location: Hook (2-3 days per week in the office)

Pay rate: £42 per hour PAYE

Company car allowance

The Commercial Cluster Supply Chain Leader is a partner in the supply chain organization, responsible for leading the Commercial Affiliate Supply Chain teams, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure accuracy of demand planning, replenishment and inventory management for the Commercial team(s) in their area. The Commercial Cluster Supply Chain Leader is also responsible for ensuring that business processes in the Commercial Areas/Affiliates under their responsibility are executed properly.

Key Objectives/Responsibilities

Accountable for execution of applicable cluster/affiliate S&OP meetings to drive alignment between key stakeholders around demand management, product supply, and inventory levels; includes development of S&OP process (as needed), promotion of S&OP and its tools crossfunctionally, and ensuring consensus forecasts; manage supply escalations appropriately
Maintains working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain components including demand management, replenishment, inventory management, promotional planning, logistics operations, and seasonal planning
Report out on globally-driven KPIs for their affiliate and develop any additional metrics needed to support the performance of the affiliate
Participate in product launch activities including geoexpansion launch calls, ensuring accurate forecasts for launches, and tracking sales vs forecast for initial 6-12 months post launch in order to provide recommendations for inventory strategy shifts
Communicate issues back to International Supply Chain Team and key stakeholders to determine methodology for resolution - project, six sigma effort, etc. to promote a culture of continuous improvement
Develop, train and coach supply chain professionals; drive engagement and collaboration; complete performance management cycle for all team members
Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with business leaders, Global Supply

Chain, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

Understanding of SAP and other Supply Chain systems/tools, especially around Demand and Replenishment processes
Knowledge of Supply Chain concepts, tools and business processes
Degree in Supply Chain Management (alternatively, CPIM certified or in progress) or applicable experience
3+ year’s experience in the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary or Consumer Goods industry
Strong business/financial acumen and analytical/problem-solving skills

Additional Preferences

Demonstrated learning agility
Negotiation skills and expertise
Experience interfacing with various manufacturing functional groups, such as production, logistics, quality control, quality assurance, and technical services
Travel required (% of time): Local UK travel only

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Commercial Supply Chain Manager

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