Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon (on-site)
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-time

Drive the strategic execution of supply chain operations within our client, a leading financial organisation. You will lead end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple distribution channels. Take ownership of developing and implementing supply chain strategies while building and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers and third-party logistics providers. Your expertise will be instrumental in overseeing contract negotiations, SLA management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role is pivotal to enhancing operational performance and delivering sustained success.

Core Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple distribution channels
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Manage and develop a team of logistics and procurement professionals
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and third-party logistics providers
• Oversee contract negotiations and SLA management
• Produce regular performance reports and present findings to senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function

Required Expertise
• Demonstrable experience in a senior supply chain or logistics management role
• Deep understanding of procurement, inventory management, and distribution operations
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills
• Proficient in ERP and supply chain management systems

Person Specification
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Confident communicator at all levels, including senior stakeholders

About Our Client
Our client is a market-leading organisation within the finance industry, renowned for its innovative approach to supply chain management. The company provides a dynamic environment where strategic leadership and operational excellence are highly valued.

Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private healthcare

How to Apply
Click apply and let's discuss how you can drive operational excellence in our client's supply chain management.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent

Essential Experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience in supply chain or logistics management within the finance sector

Essential Skills and Competencies
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Strategic project lifecycle management
• Change management capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and supply chain management systems

Desirable Qualifications and Skills
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement methodologies

Personal Attributes and Qualities
• Innovative problem-solver with a focus on efficiency
• Strong relationship builder with suppliers and internal teams
• Decisive and results-oriented in high-stakes environments
• Adaptable to dynamic market conditions and regulatory changes
• Excellent communicator with an ability to influence at executive levels