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Location:PooleIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Hours:Monday Friday, 08.00am-17.00pm, 40 hours per week, office based but with occasional travelSalary:Up to 60K plus bonus Benefits:22 days rising after 2 years, Holiday buy-back scheme, Pension, Growth by sharing bonus scheme, on-site parking, Modern open plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pay, Company social and corporate events, monthly + annual bonus structure, training provided.Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our client who are a well-established, growing FMCG global solutions provider who are now looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to work at their offices based in Poole, Dorset.Job duties for the Head of Supply Chain are: -Being responsible for inventory levels within the BusinessBeing responsible for meeting and exceeding relevant KPIsManaging and optimising stock levels ensuring minimisation of excess stockManaging working capital through optimisation of stock levelsSetting the stocking strategy for inventory levelMaintaining the data for live products, such as costs, suppliers, product lifecycle and lead timesProducing reports, strategies and processes to delivery best practice and improvements and cost savingsMaintaining good working relationships with suppliersProviding cost and usage analysis to enable decision makingWorking closely with supply partners, customers and the wider business to strengthen the current offer through utilising all available usage information and intelligenceUnderstanding the needs of the business.Ensuring all supply chain activities comply with regulations and standards.Organising and attending meetings with suppliers and solving supplier issues.This new role is due to substantial expansion and would suit a forward planning Head of Supply Chain who is used to working in a fast paced and forward-thinking business. Our client is famous for their fantastic customer service and for creating comprehensive solutions that help their customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world.The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for managing a small team of 3 so previous staff management experience is essential.You will also be good with data analysis and spreadsheets with the ability to extract information from spreadsheets for use by colleagues internally. xjdpvnf Own Transport is essential for this role.The successful Supply Chain Manager will have: -Proven experience working in FMCG and/or wholesale distribution where you manage lots of different productsKnowledge of global distribution modelsStrong skills in inventory and logistics managementProven experience with overseas 3PLsHighly skilled working with a broad range of SKUsExcellent data analysis skillsStrong solution finding skillsStrong budgeting and negotiation skillsAble to build good working relationships with suppliersProficient with warehouse management systemsCommercial understandingAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressureProactive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic