ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At Automotive & Industrial Wire Harnesses buisness group this means providing reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including power accessories, to make it  more efficient, more people oriented and more sustainable.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM 

The Supply Chain function is ultimately responsible for quality, cost and delivery.

As a service to the commercial organisation, availability of the correct stock is the primary performance focus of the role, although this individual provides specific support to key customers with whom we have framework agreements requiring stock to be held or available at a specific time.

GETTING A FLYING START

This role is responsible for ensuring all aspects of inventory management and supply chain are effective, meeting both internal business and external customer satisfaction requirements.  The job holder will review sales patterns and trends to produce a sales forecast and using suppliers lead times will make purchasing decisions to replenish stock when it is required.

In addition, the Supply Chain Planner cooperates with the local CFO to collect, analyse, challenge and share all the required data regarding metal risk management at unit level in order to minimise the metal risk and therefore is the key contact regarding the metal process within the organisation.

The role requires an individual with keen commercial acumen, a ‘bird’s eye view’ and an ability to think and operate strategically while maintaining a hands-on approach to implementation. 

This role is expected to deputise for the Supply Chain Manager when required, including problem solving and decision making at a senior level.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Areas of Responsibility: 

• Stock Management - ensure the correct level of stock at item level considering the ABC classification and WC targets.
• Produce regular stock reports including projections and analysis, this includes working with the Sales & Support team on depreciated and at-risk stock
• Work closely with sales teams to analyse historical sales trends and current price positioning with key customer groups that would impact on required stock levels and metal risk. Produce forecasts and place replenishment orders as necessary.  This includes the weekly completion of a WSSI report and leading a S&OP monthly.  Communicate production forecasts to the relevant manufacturing unit.
• Perform the metal risk mapping analyzing the pricing practices among sales contracts and purchase contracts and proposes recommendations in order to limit the overall level of risk.
• Monitor the weekly metal position and monthly reconciliation, challenging the data where necessary
• Take the necessary actions to keep the open position as close as possible to the authorized limits.  This includes the use of paper hedging and working with the Sales Team to limit the financial risk
• Provide metal support and training for all stakeholders within the Unit.
• Communication – interface with other depts. Sales & Support team, Finance team and Warehouse.
• Continually build and leverage supplier relations with both internal and external suppliers, including regular review meetings.  Utilise the intercompany trading to the benefit of the company.
• Supporting the business with the complexity of import / export, including utilizing shipment methods to mitigate risk and meet customer demand
• Stock (inc T&P) invoice checks and approval – this should include a review of the GRNI at month end with Finance to ensure that everything is accounted for in terms of stock and charges such as transport and packaging are accrued to provide an accurate CM and the management of FX for projects.
• Customer complaints for quality or product issues relating to the Supply Chain function, including escalating to suppliers, obtaining 8d corrective action report and raising debit notes where applicable.
• Deputise for Supply Chain Manager when required including supporting the Supply Chain Team within the unit, being the first point of contact for escalation
• Projects supporting continuous improvement across the business including ERP development, project delivery and data analysis

Expected Results: 

• Clear, concise and timely communication to commercial team regarding:

• • Metal exposure and expected results.
  • Fluctuations in COS due to FX impact or other factors that could impact expected CM.
  • Current stock position including over stock and limitations of stock

• Ensure purchasing decisions are made in time to achieve the correct level of stock availability (considering also ABC and WC targets).
• Stock integrity especially as part of stock count preparation.
• All purchasing should comply with documented procedures and be authorized in accordance with GMP10.
• To be within the agreed authorised limits for metal and manage the hedged result where possible by utilizing the available options.
• Contract review and negotiation
• Import / Export requirements including duties, taxes, import documentation requirements
• Strong decision making and optimization of opportunities
• Support and motivate the current Supply Chain team – being a team player is essential

YOUR STARTING POINTS WHEN YOU JOIN

• Excellent computer skills (All Microsoft Packages): Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

• Ideally educated to A Level standard – NQF Level 2
• CIPS Level 4 qualified desirable
• GSCE Maths and English (Grade C Minimum)

• Proven experience of working within a similar level role
• Commercially aware and a strategic thinker
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the business and adapting this in support of working with team members from other European locations.
• Good understanding of commodities and of the importance of finance tracking
• Calm approach to problem solving
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team
• Knowledge on Import / Export requirements is key

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

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