Exciting Opportunity: Supply Chain Manager Needed in Rainham, Essex We're thrilled to present a remarkable opportunity with one of our esteemed clients for a Supply Chain Manager to join their global organisation in Rainham, Essex. As a crucial member of the supply chain team, you'll take charge of inbound raw materials, production planning, supply planning, and demand planning. Leading a team of 8, you'll inspire and guide them towards accomplishing key business goals and objectives. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the world of supply chain management. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team! Location: Rainham, Essex Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week (between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm) Salary: 65,000-£70,000 per annum Start date: ASAP Please note that due to the location of the site, the client will only consider candidates who have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle as it's not accessible via public transport. Key Responsibilities: Inbound Raw Material Supply Chain: Responsible for all inbound logistics, including: Sea Freight: management of 2500-3500 annual container movements, in close collaboration with the global logistics HQ in Spain UK landside logistics (bulk and container), including management of 3PLs. Raw material storage, including planning and contract management with storage providers. Budget responsibility for spend in excess of £6m with a strong focus on productivity. Documentation management Material contract and supply management; including liaising with suppliers on supply chain issues and a strong focus on quality. Customs arrangements Rawmaterial product planning, including liaising with production management and reviews with senior management.Production and Materials Planning: Management of a production planning team based across 2 manufacturing sites based in Rainham, Essex with responsibility for: The replenishment of inbound raw materials, ingredients and packaging using an excel based MRP system. Responsible for ongoing development of the MRP including reporting and obsolescence reduction. Production planning at both local manufacturing sites for production of 250+ SKUs using and excel based MPS system, including shopfloor scheduling. Capacity Planning/Rough cut planning Rework and short shelf-life management. Working closely with customer service and outbound logistics to ensure the fulfilment of customer orders. Demand Planning: Management of the forecasting processes within key sales sectors to generate accurate demand forecasts, including: Working closely with sales and production teams Setting and reviewing Stock Holding PoliciesAbout you: Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Experience of managing a high performing team Very strong analytical skills with the ability to offer insight intodata. Quality mindsetQualifications/Experience required: Demand/Production/supply chain planning experience is essential, preferably within FMCG. Logistics experience would be advantageous. P&L responsibility/cost management experience Degree level education Advanced Excel ability, Formulas&Pivot tables essential Strong Administrational Skills Excellent (other) Microsoft Office Skills Experience of JD Edwards or another ERP system is desirable but not essential. Software integration desirable, but not essential Benefits Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days. Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday. Length of service recognition awards. Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%. Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary. Occupational maternity pay plus SMP. Accident Cover: Disability compensation Payment. Medicash Cash Plan: The organisation pays for Individual Cover or Family. Employee has the option to increase the benefit. Employee Star Award. Employee Assistance Programme. Lunches: Free every day (equates to value of£700). Free drinks available all day. Quarterly Staff Samples. Staff shop Heavily subsidised sports and social events. Annual company BBQ. Annual flu vaccination voucher If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in supply chain management, apply now to join my client's dynamic team! If you would also like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact the Pursuit Office on (phone number removed). Pursuit Resources Group are an established recruitment agency based in Essex. We recruit across many industry sectors within Essex, Herts, Suffolk, London and beyond. We cover both the permanent and the temporary recruitment market. For more details visit our website - (url removed) or alternatively find us on social media under '@pursuit group'. To be notified of all the latest positions please follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.