Own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring products and materials are delivered on time, in full and in line with business requirements.
Manage freight and customs operations, working closely with freight forwarders, hauliers and customs partners to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective movement of goods.
Lead inbound inventory management, ensuring stock availability while minimising excess inventory, shortages, aged stock and unnecessary working capital.
Manage supplier performance, building strong relationships and holding suppliers accountable for agreed service, delivery, quality and responsiveness KPIs.
Oversee inbound quality control, working with suppliers and internal Quality/Technical teams to resolve non-conformances, damages, shortages and specification issues.
Own inbound logistics costs and performance, identifying opportunities to reduce freight and operational costs while maintaining high service levels.
Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs, providing clear visibility of inbound performance, risks, inventory, supplier performance and costs to senior stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing practical improvements across processes, systems, suppliers and the wider inbound operation.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring products and materials are delivered on time, in full and in line with business requirements.
Manage freight and customs operations, working closely with freight forwarders, hauliers and customs partners to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective movement of goods.
Lead inbound inventory management, ensuring stock availability while minimising excess inventory, shortages, aged stock and unnecessary working capital.
Manage supplier performance, building strong relationships and holding suppliers accountable for agreed service, delivery, quality and responsiveness KPIs.
Oversee inbound quality control, working with suppliers and internal Quality/Technical teams to resolve non-conformances, damages, shortages and specification issues.
Own inbound logistics costs and performance, identifying opportunities to reduce freight and operational costs while maintaining high service levels.
Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs, providing clear visibility of inbound performance, risks, inventory, supplier performance and costs to senior stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing practical improvements across processes, systems, suppliers and the wider inbound operation.