Supply Chain

• Location: Basingstoke, UK
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: up to £38k DOE

A global market leader which supplies into the multiple industries including Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Energy is currently looking for a Supply Chain Team Lead to join its robust operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing and optimising both sales and procurement order processes within the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Team Management:
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of sales and procurement order specialists.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Sales Order Management:
• Oversee the entire sales order process, from order entry to fulfilment.
• Align customer demand forecasting to facilitate financial planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely order processing, order confirmation, and customer communication.
• Collaborate with sales, service, and supply chain teams to resolve order-related issues.
• Procurement Order Management:
• Manage the procurement order process, including purchase requisition creation, supplier selection, order placement, and supplier auditing.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and timely delivery of materials and components to support production.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve order-related issues and maintain strong relationships.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve sales and procurement order processes.
• Implement process changes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Utilise data analytics to measure process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Systems and Technology:
• Oversee the implementation and utilisation of order management and procurement systems.
• Ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
• Identify and recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, and customer service teams to ensure smooth order execution.
• Resolve interdepartmental issues and conflicts related to order management.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience procurement order management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in order management, procurement systems and sales (e.g., ERP, CRM).
• Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft applications).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment.

Apply now if interested!