Site Manager – Logistics and Supply Chain

Job title:

Site Manager – Logistics and Supply Chain

Company

Randstad

Job description

Qualitair are pleased to be working with a leading supply chain and logistics company who are seeking to appoint an experienced Site Manager.The successful applicant will be an “Operational Allrounder” who will provide an excellent customer service performance on a Customer Program that has an annual spend of approx. £3.5M Year.You will ensure contractual obligations are achieved through the provision of supply chain support, incorporating Procurement and Materials / Inventory Management within a high end manufacturing environment.You will address complaints, resolve problems that establish/maintain an environment of continuous improvement. You will have a pivotal role in supporting the Account Program Manager to achieve Total Cost of Ownership Savings initiatives that delivers a minimum 5% Year over Year bottom line benefit for the customer.You will also be accountable for identifying areas of opportunity to increase sales and billing margins and for identifying.Responsibilities:
 Coordinates purchasing, customer service, vendor relationships and warehousing activities
in accordance with policies, procedures and principles established by the program contract.
 Confers with customer to enhance and further implement the program. Evaluates areas for
improvement and expanded services. Establishes working relationship and effective
communication with key managers and plant staff.
 Develops knowledge of customer’s business and plant operations so pertinent information
can be communicated to our customers and implemented as needed to enhance our
program offering.
 Monitors program effectiveness and prepares monthly reports for internal use and the
customer on various topics such as cost, sales, performance, service, quality and
improvements.
 Participates in value added and cost savings ideas to provide information to customers.
 Ensures cost savings ideas are generated, documented and submitted to customer for
approval by means of e-Crib Cost Savings Ideas database. Additional follow-up as required
to obtain customer approval of submitted cost savings.
 Ensures cost savings meets or exceeds customer’s annual contractual requirements.
 Identifies issues and potential solutions. Suggests program improvements.
 Responsible for human resource management at site.
 Trains customers and employees on system(s).
 Resolves customer payment and billing issues.
 Coordinates technical support and value added activities.
 Coordinates vendor information sharing activities with customer, including new product
launches, value added services, and cost savings initiatives.
 Records and researches customer problems and provides them with corrective action
solutions.
 Creates and maintains accurate inventory item databases. Conducts physical inventories,
and cycle count requirements.Desirable Skill Sets / Knowledge: Purchasing / Procurement
 Inventory Management
 LEAN
 Manufacturing based Total Cost of Ownership Cost Savings
 Customer Service Project Management Inventory/ Storeroom Management – 3 to 5 years
 Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without exception
 Ability to understand complex problems, the options available, and to pursue the best
possible solution with confidence
 Ability to analyze data and tooling requirements and improvements
 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most documents and drawings
 Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
 Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to
top management, public groups, and others
 Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
 Must have valid driver’s license

Expected salary

Location

Devon

Job date

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:47:04 GMT

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