Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor: the Supply Chain Associate is expected to execute all aspects of:
Inventory Management: Assist with overseeing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory, conducting regular audits, and implementing inventory control measures.
Procurement and Purchasing: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and goods. Negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers, and selecting new suppliers when necessary.
Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Address any issues or concerns with suppliers, such as late deliveries or quality issues, and work to resolve them promptly.
Logistics Coordination: Assist with the transportation and distribution of goods to ensure timely delivery to customers. Coordinating with transportation providers, scheduling shipments, and tracking shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
Demand Planning: Work with sales and operations teams to forecast demand for Implants, Instruments, and materials. Help coordinate planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand.
Warehouse Operations: Support warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods. Ensure that warehouse processes are efficient and comply with safety and quality standards.
Supply Chain Analytics: Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk. Use data to make informed decisions and optimize supply chain performance.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the supply chain and implement solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as supply disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory compliance risks. Develop contingency plans to minimize the impact of disruptions.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as import/export regulations, safety regulations, and environmental regulations.
Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.
Leadership and cultural requirements of the position:
- As a member of the JointMedica team, the Supply Chain Associate is responsible for maintaining JointMedica cultural principles of accountability, teamwork, cross-functional team collaboration, and an appropriate sense of urgency in solving problems and making decisions efficiently that help move the company forward.
- The Supply Chain Associate is expected to communicate regularly and proactively and escalate issues promptly to line management to empower the Executive Leadership Team in making key decisions and move the company forward.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Proficiency in using supply chain management software and systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other relevant tools.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, purchasing best practices, and supplier management.
- Familiarity with logistics operations, including freight management, customs compliance, and import/export regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a focus on accuracy in managing inventory, processing orders, and handling documentation.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, business requirements, and market conditions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Willingness to embrace change and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service by ensuring timely delivery of products, addressing customer inquiries and concerns, and maintaining high standards of quality and reliability throughout the supply chain process.
Nice to have:
- Holding or working towards a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or similar is desirable.
- Previous experience of current electronic system Sage 200.
Understanding of inventory management principles, including inventory control, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization techniques.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Supply chain: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person