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Sourcing and Logistics Manager
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About the Role:
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We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Manager to lead our procurement and logistics activities. As a member of the site senior management team, you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and direction to the Materials function, ensuring that all planning, purchasing, and warehousing activities meet plant deliverables.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Lead the logistics and supply chain team members towards meeting performance targets, KPIs, and inventory targets.
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* Proactively manage and develop talent within the team, facilitating career paths and ensuring succession needs are covered.
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* Nurture positive engagement levels within the Materials and broader site teams.
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* Work collaboratively with site Leadership Team colleagues to guarantee Senior Stakeholder expectations are consistently delivered.
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* Manage the supplier base, coordinating procurement of all purchased materials to support production and minimize product cost.
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* Maintain key tracking and trending data in respect of sourcing for the site and liaise with external bodies and suppliers.
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* E nsure compliance with local rules, policies, and regulations relating to warehouse, shipping, and purchasing.
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* Develop agreed approaches to implementing plant scheduling using the Nutrition S&OP process.
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* Plan and control all warehouse practices, including goods-receipt, storage, movements, shipping, and distribution.
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* Monitor and control plant purchasing activities to ensure compliance with company policies and practices.
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Requirements:
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To be successful in this role, you will need:
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* A Bachelor's Degree and completion of a suitable course covering Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Negotiating skills, Planning, Warehousing, and Shipping, or 5 years' experience in Supply Chain/Materials.
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* People Management training and experience is essential.
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* 5-6 years' experience in a Manufacturing Industry, in a production, purchasing, or production planning function.
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* Knowledge of legal/procedural duties relating to importation/exportation.
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* Ability to communicate clearly.
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Accountability/Scope:
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This position has significant implications for plant efficiency and customer service, with numerous KPIs reflecting its importance. Deviation from specification or failure to take corrective action could have serious financial and quality consequences.
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Contact Information:
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Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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