Supply Chain Demand Planning Manager Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
The Supply Chain Demand Planning Manager is a key role within our business, we require the modernisation of the existing processes and the development of a small team to deliver challenging, on-going targets for the existing business which is achieving significant growth and is forecasting substantially more growth over the next 5 years.
BGA are a leader in the field of Automotive Aftermarket spares for both the UK and export markets and our customers demand the highest level of availability which we must deliver within a lean supply chain.
With a product range of more than 10 categories containing 20,000+ SKU’s it is essential that the successful candidate has experience of managing such a deep portfolio of products and SKU’s.
The Supply Chain Demand Planning Manager role encompasses:
- Managing and continuous improvement of procurement processes
- Managing the supplier review process and improving supplier performance
- Purchasing and Production planning, Scheduling and forecasting
- Responsibility for monitoring and delivering the short and long-term stock and availability forecast plans.
- Solving potential supply issues and manage these issues to minimise their effect on the overall business.
- Proactively managing a team of supply chain planners to minimize stock outages through improved ordering, scheduling and detailed trend analysis.
You will have:
· Minimum of 5 years' experience, in the planning and/or management of a supply chain environment
· Experience of managing relationships with Suppliers
· A sound commercial focus, understanding the impact your department’s actions have on the bottom line
· Understand how to drive performance through a Continuous Improvement culture
· Effective communicator with people at all levels of the business with the ability to develop positive relationships with management
· I.T Skill with an exceptional command over Microsoft Excel and knowledge of purchasing systems.
Benefits include:
Free on site parking
Service gifts for 5,10,15 plus years
Free tea and coffee
Workplace pension
Long service holiday increases
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swindon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Supply chain: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
