Supply Chain Specialist 12mftc
HybridChandler's Ford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Integrate supply chain requirements into product decisions to maximize customer availability and minimize costs. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in supply chain efficiency. Manage global relationships with vendors, manufacturers, buying teams, and retail banners while influencing across cultures to address operational issues. Deliver change through end-to-end projects supported by contingency plans to mitigate disruptions. Use expertise in cost analysis and vendor management to disrupt traditional practices and meet changing customer demand. This 12-month fixed term role supports Kingfisher's strategic objectives for home improvement brands including B&Q and Screwfix.
Required Qualifications
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data to create meaningful insights, perform cost analysis, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making
- Communication: Strong communication skills to represent the supply chain in cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and influence across all levels and cultures
- Project Management: Effective in conceiving and managing projects from conception to launch, including contingency planning and post-implementation review
- Vendor Management: Experience in end-to-end vendor management from onboarding, capability assessment, forecasting, and materials & capacity planning
- Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying and implementing supply chain improvements
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