Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager - Maternity Cover, minimum 9 monthsBedwas, CaerphillySalary negotiable for the right personASAP StartYolk Recruitment is working with an established and highly successful manufacturing and distribution business to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Manager for a 9-month minimum maternity cover contract.This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain operation, including Procurement, inventory management, demand forecasting, supplier performance and inbound logistics. Working within a business that sources products and materials globally and supplies customers across a broad and varied product portfolio, you will ensure the organisation maintains the right stock, at the right levels, while balancing customer demand, availability, cost and working capital.You will lead and develop the Procurement team, build strong relationships with global suppliers and work closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations to improve forecasting, identify future demand and ensure stock availability supports both day-to-day operations and major commercial opportunities.The business needs somebody who can join as soon as possible, quickly understand the existing supply chain and provide confident leadership and continuity throughout the contract.Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities:Lead, coach and support the Procurement team, allocating workload and maintaining strong team performance.Manage the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ..... full job details .....