Supply Chain Planning Manager
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Job title: Supply Chain Planning Manager
Department: Global Supply Chain
Location: Delta Park Fareham UK
Working Hours: Mon Fri 37.5 hours per week
A brighter future awaits you.
CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
At CooperVision were big on belonging. Everyones contribution counts and thats why inclusion and diversity are so isnt just the right thing to do; its what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself whoever you are and lets achieve amazing things together.
Scope:
This position is responsible for managing the availability of over 1m SKUs across CooperVisions extensive portfolio through effective planning of finished goods inventory to support current and future customer demand via CooperVisions distribution centres and direct customer orders within EMEA partnering with all codependant functions within the global organisation.
Job Summary:
As Supply Chain Planning Manager you will be responsible for managing a team of Supply Chain Planners and Senior Planners whilst monitoring Finished Goods and Raw Material inventory levels to ensure that the operation is meeting domestic and international customer demand for Made to Stock and Made to Order products. You will coordinate with other departments to ensure appropriate routing scheduling and storing of good as well as prepare monitor record analyse and report information regarding department performance and progress.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
- Provides leadership supports motivates develops and coaches the Senior Planners and Supply Chain Planners to manage their performance and assure the personal development of the team.
- The organization and accountability for Supply Planning Performance and Service Level as defined by the Global Supply Chain objectives.
- Managing the Supply Planning team to ensure on time delivery of supply and distribution plans to meet customer demand across the EMEA Supply Chain.
- Planning and implementing Supply Chain optimisation that will drive inventory & obsolescence improvements.
- Supporting aggregate planning processes by providing input to and managing the manufacturing and Packaging D&OP process.
- Working in collaboration with the Manufacturing Planning Teams Global Supply Chain Teams Distribution and Packaging Operations Teams to ensure that were delivering the products and services that meet our customers needs.
- Liaising with the Purchasing team to ensure optimal levels of components to support the demand forecasts.
- Determines at risk products and provide root cause analysis leadership updates and escalations where required.
- Implements continuous improvements to support the Quality policy with regular reviews of SOP/WIs nonconformance investigations and subsequent corrective and preventative actions key contributor to the EMEA Supply Chain Quality Plan.
- Ensures new product launches are understood and managed by working closely with key stakeholders within the Life Cycle Management and the Global Supply Chain Team.
- Takes the lead on all key Supply Chain and joint Operations activities to ensure they are delivered in line with scope and communicated timescales.
- Drive change and effective communication to develop practices within the planning department to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead and further develop relationships with all stakeholders and codependent functions to ensure best outcome from Supply Chain Development opportunities.
- Provide a range of data and reports to Senior Management on projects activities and to highlight further opportunity with the supply chain.
- Drive the use of Best Practice in supply chain processes and recommends appropriate strategies to ensure these are implemented and maintained. Leads or contributes to projects from these recommendations.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10 travel per year domestic or international.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Core competencies
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Organizing
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Effective time management & good judgement to deliver maximum commercial advantage
- Operates within a fastmoving results orientated Business
- Highly professional
- Enhanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain best practice
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to think strategically and effectively highlight risks and opportunities
- Inspires leads and motivates others
Work Environment
- Normal office environment.
- Working in an office environment on a hybrid basis as part of a small team.
- Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
- Ability to perform light to medium physical work and standing for long periods of time if required depending on the task.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain required 2 years experience in a leadership position preferably in medical device or other regulated or quality industry.
- Experience managing and developing staff and building a high performing team.
- Make decisions based on wide range of sources and experience to resolve complex problems.
- Proven track record of delivering multiple projects in parallel.
Education
- Qualification in higher education or a professional qualification.
- Desirable: Level 4/5 CIPS.
- Desirable: Lean Sigma training or equivalent.
What we offer:
Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including bonus 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.
What you can expect:
As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride African Descent Womans Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.
If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
We operate a candidate referral scheme so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role please email their CV to quoting the job reference code to enjoy a 100 voucher reward if they are successful!
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
