Senior Supply Chain Manager

　　Base salary of up to circa £80K subject to skills and experience, plus bonus, car cash allowance and other benefits.

　　Full-time permanent contract, hybrid working available- which will also incorporate at least 2 days per week at our Cheltenham HQ and 1 day per week at our national distribution centre in Worcester.

　　We encourage you to apply as early as possible- applications will be reviewed weekly and we will close the application process as soon as sufficient applications are received. Our initial deadline is 24th January 2024.

　　Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler UK - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.

　　From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

　　But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our Operations team. Find out more below!

　　Role Overview

　　We have an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to take on a key leadership position within our Kitchen & Bath UK (K&B UK) Operations organisation, with responsibility for the delivery of the sales plan through on time availability of product across the K&B UK customer base. Reporting to Director – Operations, in this role you will lead a multifunctional team of Supply Chain experts to deliver excellent product availability performance, whilst holding minimal inventory and supporting the factories with stable production plans. Consistently challenging and directing operational and commercial activity, you will ensure customer delivery is in line with the achievement of the current year’s sales plan and the strategic plan.

　　This is a crucial role within which you will also review, develop and grow the effectiveness of Supply Chain resources and assets, encompassing operations activity related to customer demand and customer delivery.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Develop monitor and review objectives for the respective teams, as shown below, and ensure these align with company goals and objectives for product, channel and operations demands.Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Team:

　　Translate the Demand Plan in a stable Supply Plan to achieve:-95%+ LOTIF to standard lead time.

　　-Factory and supply chain resource effectiveness – achieving the best performance at lowest total cost.

　　-Achievement of Financial Plan inventory commitments with respect to total inventory value and stock turns.

　　Manage effective service level communications between Sales, Operations and Executive teams

　　Develop and implement new Supply Planning practices and systems in support of strategic growth.

　　Development and management of Customer stock management processes.

　　Warehousing and Logistics Team:

　　Fulfilment of customer delivery through effective management of resources, achieving market leading SQDC performance objectives.

　　Support Manufacturing teams through JIT delivery of materials to support production activities.

　　Develop and implement warehousing, shipping and inventory management practices in support of strategic growth.

　　We are looking for:

　　At least 10 years’ experience within Operational and Supply Chain roles

　　A highly people focused individual, with strong management experience, in particular as a manager managing managers

　　Strong Operations planning background (ideally with experience in an MPS role)

　　Experience within resource scheduling/ material control

　　Excellent experience of change management

　　Excellent business acumen, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Operations – manufacturing and purchasing

　　Full driving license

　　A Six Sigma qualification, familiarity with integrated business planning and experience with SAP are desirable but not essential

　　We can offer you a lot in return!

　　At Kohler, you’re not a number, you’re a valued member of our team (or as we like to say, an “associate”). What this means for you, is focused development that is personalised – all of the challenge you desire with all the support you need, as well as global opportunities should you desire. We also offer competitive benefits, including a focus on wellbeing and a genuine commitment to ‘giving something back’ through our Stewardship (CSR) efforts. We believe that our depth of knowledge and breadth of opportunities set us apart and if you believe you’d add something to our team, we’d love to hear from you. You can find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here (https://www.kohlercompany.com/social-impact/believing-in-better/)

　　As an organisation, Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] (https://mykohler-my.sharepoint.com/personal/robin_johnson_kohlereurope_com/Documents/Desktop/[email protected])

　　*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

　　On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

　　About Us

　　In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in quality, each living up to the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.

　　Learn more about us, our brands and career opportunities at www.kohlercompany.com/careers. (https://mykohler-my.sharepoint.com/personal/robin_johnson_kohlereurope_com/Documents/Desktop/www.kohlermira.co.uk)

　　Note for Recruitment Agencies – the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.

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