Supply Chain Manager - County Limerick

Supply Chain Manager - County Limerick.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficient and effective movement of goods from suppliers to customers. This role will involve managing inventory levels, optimising logistics, developing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes. This position requires a strong understanding of the food-service industry and expertise in supply chain management.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, co-ordinate, and manage all aspects of Supply Chain

• Responsible for transport vendor management and performance monitoring through defined KPIs, including managing costs, relationships, and tendering.
• Lead and develop a dynamic team, driving continuous process and system improvements.
• Build strong, positive relationships with senior functional management by participating in the development and implementation of supply chain solutions as well as proactively addressing challenges as they arise.
• Effectively monitor and provide analysis of relevant metrics on various reports and take corrective action where appropriate.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and leverage technology to streamline supply chain operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Provide complete analytical support for periodic Supply Chain reviews.
• Oversee inventory levels, forecasting demand, and implementing strategies to optimise stock levels, minimize waste, and avoid lost sales.
• Collaborate with Merchandising team to drive logistics earned income opportunities.
• Generate revenue through initiating and managing backhaul activities, including negotiating with external vendors, collaborating with planning, operations, transport, contractors, and optimising network to achieve revenue targets.

• Work with European consolidation centres and transport providers to manage freight cost, increase load fill, utilise vehicles, and improve customer service level.
• Create an inclusive, engaged, and collaborative culture.

Requirements for this role:

• Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a senior Supply Chain role.
• Ideally a third level Degree in Business / Procurement / Supply Chain or equivalent
• Detail-orientated with strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment abilities.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator with the ability and interpersonal skills to build and maintain solid working relationships.
• Flexible, innovative, and creative in approach to business activities

• The ability to analyse and resolve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Advanced IT skills and systems knowledge. Advanced Excel experience along with mathematical competency.