Supply Chain Manager

We’re currently seeking a Supply Chain Managerto join us. You’ll join a dynamic team ofengineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers,chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want tobe an employer where you make our difference.

At WatsonMarlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every singleday. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to liveyour life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction withtraining and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with thisyou’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your ownpace.

Watson Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions is an SSE PLC Group company ( SSE (London Stock Exchange -FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 peopleacross 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handlingsolutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

As Supply Chain Manager, you will have overallresponsibility for the site supply chain, including control of ethicalsourcing, planning and purchasing, whilst adhering to WMFTSs sustainability andOne Planet agendas. This will mean working with supply chain colleagues withinWatson Marlow and Spirax Sarco to deliver world class supply chain initiatives.
Withreporting lines to the US Supply and Operations Director and WMFTS GlobalSupply Chain, the main remit for this role will be to facilitate and supportthe Supply Chain activities of the business, ensuring operational needs aremet, considering the price, quality and delivery whilst ensuring continuity ofsupply and best practice.

• You will lead, enhance and develop all aspects of supply chain performance; collaborating with the senior leadership team, Global SC and other key stakeholders as required
• You will work with suppliers and customers to support the business needs and create partnerships that allow the business to improve performance and grow
• You will ensure that your team is fully trained and follow the safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain, including use of forklifts and any other vehicles as appropriate
• You will work with Group SC to develop and align supply chain strategies, measuring and analysing quality and delivery performance through KPIs
• You will build effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, overseeing and ensuring best practice is maintained throughout the supply chain
• You will lead and improve supplier performance in terms of Service Level, Lead Time, Lot Size, cost, stock level, etc, and be responsible for annual stock counts during the financial year
• You will ensure through effective planning that the right levels of inventory are established, maintained, and flexed to meet current and future operational/project needs
• You will develop the materials, stock control and handling processes to gain improvements in efficiency and control
• You will lead the internal movement of materials and finished goods, developing logistics capabilities to support continued growth and development
• You will lead and deliver D365 FO (ERP) implementation and roll out
• You will ensure that supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards and are compliant with internal policies including Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and the Group Management Code
• You will champion and have oversight for second sourcing strategies across the range of products supported by the US based regional manufacturing facility in Devens

Supply Chain Manager
Location: WM US - Devens  Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more
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We’re currently seeking a Supply Chain Managerto join us. You’ll join a dynamic team ofengineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers,chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want tobe an employer where you make our difference.

At WatsonMarlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every singleday. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to liveyour life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction withtraining and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with thisyou’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your ownpace.

Watson Marlow Fluid TechnologySolutions is an SSE PLC Group company ( SSE (London Stock Exchange -FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 peopleacross 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handlingsolutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

As Supply Chain Manager, you will have overallresponsibility for the site supply chain, including control of ethicalsourcing, planning and purchasing, whilst adhering to WMFTSs sustainability andOne Planet agendas. This will mean working with supply chain colleagues withinWatson Marlow and Spirax Sarco to deliver world class supply chain initiatives.
Withreporting lines to the US Supply and Operations Director and WMFTS GlobalSupply Chain, the main remit for this role will be to facilitate and supportthe Supply Chain activities of the business, ensuring operational needs aremet, considering the price, quality and delivery whilst ensuring continuity ofsupply and best practice.

• You will lead, enhance and develop all aspects of supply chain performance; collaborating with the senior leadership team, Global SC and other key stakeholders as required
• You will work with suppliers and customers to support the business needs and create partnerships that allow the business to improve performance and grow
• You will ensure that your team is fully trained and follow the safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain, including use of forklifts and any other vehicles as appropriate
• You will work with Group SC to develop and align supply chain strategies, measuring and analysing quality and delivery performance through KPIs
• You will build effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, overseeing and ensuring best practice is maintained throughout the supply chain
• You will lead and improve supplier performance in terms of Service Level, Lead Time, Lot Size, cost, stock level, etc, and be responsible for annual stock counts during the financial year
• You will ensure through effective planning that the right levels of inventory are established, maintained, and flexed to meet current and future operational/project needs
• You will develop the materials, stock control and handling processes to gain improvements in efficiency and control
• You will lead the internal movement of materials and finished goods, developing logistics capabilities to support continued growth and development
• You will lead and deliver D365 FO (ERP) implementation and roll out
• You will ensure that supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards and are compliant with internal policies including Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and the Group Management Code
• You will champion and have oversight for second sourcing strategies across the range of products supported by the US based regional manufacturing facility in Devens

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent is preferred
• You have demonstrable experiencing working as a Supply Chain Manager or equivalent (e.g. Purchasing/Sourcing Manager)
• You will have significant experience in maintaining effective and productive relationships with external and internal customers and suppliers
• You will have robust commercial and financial awareness with strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• You will be analytical and have the ability to interpret data to provide strategic and tactical solutions.
  You will be a positive, self-managing and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment with a flexible and proactive nature
• You will be a strong problem-solver who is able to identify and deliver priorities in a decisive manner
• You will have demonstrable experience in managing and leading a team of people to achieve shared objectives
• You will be APICs or CIPS qualified to a minimum of level 5 or hold equivalent experience

As a growing and ambitious organization with apresence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offeryou the working environment and support needed to be successful. We arecommitted to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workingenvironment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and culturalbackground, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Everyday, we help companies acr oss the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-MarlowFluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristalticpumps and associated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten establishedbrands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customersunrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications.Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proudto be a FTSE 50 company.