Regional Materials Manager

The Regional Materials Manager will be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels are always maintained across multiple locations to support branch operations. Leading a team of buyer/planners, analysing demand across a diverse range of customers, safeguarding a smooth and efficient supply chain in the region. This role will initially oversee our UK South branches (Woodgate Valley, Burton and Aylesbury), with a plan to expand responsibility to our Central Europe branches (Chomutov, Katowice and Budapest)

• Manage the Materials teams to ensure the appropriate resource and experience is dedicated to each customer account.
• Maintain a cost base in line with Operational margin objectives.
• Ensure DRP forecasts and/or customer schedules are analysed and actioned in a timely manner.
• Ensure planning team continue to maintain data integrity within the ERP system.
• Maintaining inventory levels in line with annual plan/monthly forecasts and highlighting variances as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Participate in contract and cost negotiations as required.
• Support OTD reporting, analysis and corrective action for major contract customers.
• Analyse monthly inventory reports and work with sales dept to identify excess and End of Life product.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify areas of improvements.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

• Teamwork
  - Work efficiently with others on work projects or towards a common goal. Promote and participate in a positive team environment.
• Communication
  - Ability to determine where differing degrees of communication are required, and priorities are understood.
• Organization
  - Able to plan carefully and keep items in order to focus on tasks to be more efficient in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate information to make informed decisions or solve problem.
• Attention to details – Ability to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and without errors.
• Ability to listen
  - Taking the time to listen and as necessary, filter most valuable content.
• Ability to adapt
  - Priorities can change and ability to adapt to changing circumstances can dictate success.

• Professional accreditation, business/Supply Chain degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years’ experience in senior materials planning, procurement, or demand planning role.
• Strong analytical, strategic and communication skills.
• Expertise in ERP systems, SAP is preferred.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Data orientated with critical math and reasoning skills.
• Adaptable and able to work with small teams as well as within a larger multinational corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.

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