We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Leader to join our Operational Supply Chain team.
In this role you will play an integral part by leading the IPL Supply team, ensuring all suppliers receive orders in an efficient and timely manner and driving delivery performance to maximize on time in full deliveries, communicating issues and investigating instances that have impacted IPL inbound. Implementation and measurement of outbound CI initiatives and managing the GSCOP process for 3rd party claims for lost stock, whilst monitoring the daily performance of all 3rd party storage and logistics providers. This role will cover multiple IPL divisions, including IPL Produce, House Plants & Flowers, Nuts & Dried Fruit, and other IPL sites, 3rd party suppliers and European direct deliveries.
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm - Please note that this is a site based role
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Day to day accountability of the IPL Supply Team, providing 7 day supply chain support, whilst ensuring the function is smoothly and effectively managed.
• Daily reconciliation of site inbound performance, proactively investigating and challenging instances of lost stock/unplanned shortages.
• Managing, Coaching and development of the Advisors – Supply Chain job role, both in terms of technical skills and behaviour. Govern colleague training and compliance of agreed processes
• Collaborate with the Asda CI and supply teams to implement and measure cost saving initiatives
• Implement, develop and deliver the IPL Supply Team KPI’s
• Manage the escalation of any risks to delivery of products ordered under an IPL PO – including IPL sites, 3rd party suppliers and European direct deliveries
• Manage daily relationships with 3rd party logistics providers and Asda logistics services, including deliveries into Asda depots and returnable assets (trays/BDU/Q boxes)
• Be the escalation point for Asda depots for any deliveries in breach of the Asda delivery guidelines – take steps to resolve issues
• Accountability for the upkeep of the IPL Ordering systems and processes for all business areas – both incoming EDI and outgoing orders and forecasts to 3rd party suppliers – ensure they are operational and fit for purpose
• Manage, administer, report and develop the IPL Case and pallet claims procedures
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Asda Supply, Logistics and depot teams
• Provide an out loading pallet forecast for all IPL sites
• Manage the IPL Retail link account – internal and external business areas
• Manage the daily IPL returns process and monitor the financial costs associated
What are we looking for?
• Supply chain management degree, auditory qualification or management qualification is desirable but not essential
• Excellent Excel and MS Office Experience
• Must be an advocate for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Integrity & credibility with a delivery of cost savings in supply chains.
• Credible leadership skills that demonstrate a capability to motivate colleagues
• Must demonstrate drive and a real passion for food.
• Demonstrate resilience, be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do will do’ approach.
• Must lead by example, enjoy work and encourage others to do the same.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder with junior staff, external clients, regulators, suppliers and management peers.
• Highly organised with the ability to organise others.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Flexible approach demonstrating the ability to multitask.
• Strong influencing skills
• Good working knowledge of all accreditation standards and relevant legislation
• Ability to work under pressure.
What's in it for you?
We are a rapidly growing and exciting business, dedicated to the development of our colleagues and committed to creating a great environment for people to come and work. In order to grow we need to find people already living our values, culture and commitment.
In return we will offer you development, a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of:
• 10% Asda In store Discount
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary.
• Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical and financial support services.
• Asda mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members.
• Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing and equipment.
• Plus lots more! - Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances and long term incentive schemes.
• Free car parking
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