Supply Chain Manager Jobs

The Supply Chain manager jobs develop and manage the materials planning function for goods and materials demanded by company's vessels. Supply chain manager jobs create item specific forecasts over a rolling time horizon to be used for ordering and inventory management purposes. Supply chain manager jobs create integrated processes among operations, purchasing, logistics, distribution and outside suppliers to execute the planning/replenishment process. Supply chain manager jobs identify systems tools needed to implement planning/forecasting systems and lead re-engineering efforts as it relates to supply chain planning and execution systems.

Other responsibilities supply chain manager jobs have include managing and supervising staff, they are tasked with creating material requirement plans and/or forecasts, establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting.  Supply chain manager jobs measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management; familiar with the development, use, and implementation of planning and forecasting systems and apply expertise to specify system functionality. Supply chain manager jobs often travel worldwide to vessels as required to enrol shipboard management in the planning/forecasting process.  Supply chain manager jobs utilise computer software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) for data analysis and reporting.

Supply chain manager jobs will generally have a BS/BA degree, 5+ years of related MRP, DRP or product specific forecasting in a manufacturing or distribution environment.  Some supply chain manager jobs need to be familiar with JD Edwards and AMOS systems is a MUST.   Supply chain manager jobs must understand integrated supply chain and logistic concepts and must be able to communicate objectives clearly and convey the benefits to the organisation. All supply chain manager jobs must be knowledgeable in planning and forecasting systems (MRP/DRP/ERP/CRM) and must have experience in implementing planning/forecasting system.

Supply chain manager jobs will be proficient in MS Excel and Access and have excellent analytical abilities.  Supply chain manager jobs will earn around £25,000 and can increase up to £45,000 for experienced personnel.