Supply Chain Specialist

We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Supply Chain team! This is a remote role ideally based in the UK. 

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Specialist has a critical role in managing and optimising Scope’s end-to-end supply chain activities. Through their efforts, the Supply Chain Specialist supports the company’s overall performance by maintaining a balance between cost, efficiency, and service quality.

The role requires significant interaction across our global supplier and distribution network as well as the internal stakeholders in the business.

Inventory Management

• Engage with 3rd party DCs to ensure that agreed SLAs are met
• Maintain optimum inventory levels (planning/forecasting, stock control, stock transfers)
• Investigate and resolve stock queries & Integrate new SKUs
• Manage export inventory and orders
• Coordinate product kitting and rework with dedicated partners

Supplier Management (Carriers & CMOs)

• Engage with suppliers and manufacturers (orders, prices, lead-times)
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with contracts
• Create / maintain supplier metrics
• Plan supply and follow through operationally (Purchase orders, Logistics, Receiving)
• Negotiate best rates with freight carriers; ensure timely and correct handling (incoterms, commodity codes, routes, regulations); deal with logistics issues arising

Internal Stakeholder management

• Engage in monthly S&OP meetings
• Collaborate with our Sales Fulfilment and Customer Services and Export teams
• Work with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure that all quality standards, legislative requirements and company policies and procedures are met, maintained and ongoing reviewed
• Collaborate with NPD team on new product launches and support integration projects
• Work closely with all other company departments as required

Analytics

• Develop, monitor and communicate supply chain KPIs
• Extract and analyse data to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Report KPIs to relevant parties within agreed deadlines

Other

• Implement supply chain best practices
• Participate and drive continuous improvement
• Other relevant duties, responsibilities and projects within the supply chain as may be necessary

Qualifications

• Third Level Degree in Business or Technical Discipline or significant career experience in Supply Chain
• Qualification supply chain management is desirable.
• Membership of a professional body is advantageous.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in end-to-end supply chain management
• Demand / Supply Planning and S&OP experience
• Experience of managing a complex global network of contract manufacturing and third-party distribution, incl. sourcing, purchasing and supplier analytics
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Solid understanding of regulations or has experience of working in a regulated or controlled environment (GDP/GMP)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Track record of problem solving and process improvement skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical skills, experience with creating data reports and dashboards
• Strong IT systems skills e.g. MS packages: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent Project management skills.
• Ability to write SOPs and interact with Quality/Regulatory team
• Has a proven track record of presenting and influencing at senior levels.
• Can manage effectively within a fast paced and changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively within strict cost / time parameters.
• Has the flexibility and desire to travel (up to 5%) within Ireland, UK and International.