Supply Chain Manager UK&Ireland

UPL Limited is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally.

The role is primarily responsible for supporting all supply chain related process and operations in order to maintain supply and demand balance. Drive local S&OP process and optimize inventory levels. Managing UK&I Customer Service Team located in UK or NWE HUB.

Location: Lyndon, Rutland, United Kingdom

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Chain/ Planning:

• Ensure local country S&OP process is ongoing, lead it and drive improvements in more robust meetings, with strong support of country Head.
• Make sure country accurate 18 month rolling forecast is completed by commercial Head along with the relevant assumptions like Risks& Opportunities, make sure forecast process is executed on time.
• Responsibility of PTP “Procur-To-Pay” (purchase orders and replenishment of products) for Uk&I in timely manner according to SLA with manufacturing plants.
• Represent countries in internal Supply Chain meetings for updates and follow ups.
• Drive inventory improvement actions: proactive management of slow moving, excess and obsolete material, challenge sale for actions to deplete stock, reponsbile for most accurate inventory projections.
• Monitor warehousing & Logistics rates and budget of Uk&I provider with cooperation of Europe Logistics Head, manage once a year physical inventory count.
• Gate Keeper of proper Master Data management (SKU creation).
• Involved in IT & SC projects on new software, SAP enhancements.
• Responsible to assure accurate forward projection of inventory for Uk&I.
• Support NPL process as Supply Chain Lead, for SC related activities to the launch.

HR Related

• Setting up proper objectives aligned with regional/global targets, runs MYR and yearly reviews.
• Builds development plans for country Customer Service team.
• Recruitments, onboardings, exits, retention plans for the local team.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Core competencies:

• Communication, customer focused, people leadership, result oriented and able to work under time pressure

Business & Technical competencies:

• At least 4-5 years of professional experience in supply chain / logistics
• Good knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP
• Deman Planning
• Supply management
• Stock management
• Native/Fluent English
• Advanced level of MS Office – Excel
• Ability to manage & cooperate with a small team (1-2pers.)
• Personal Competencies
• High communication skills
• Ability to influence others, also when not having formal authority / direct reporting line

UPL offers:

A dynamic and pleasant work environment, with lots of variation in your day-to-day activities. Besides a good salary you will observe excellent secondary benefits. You have the freedom to re-define the framework of your job description as you prove your value to the organization as you go.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

UPL and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("UPL") have an internal recruiting department. UPL may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters ("Agency"). Agencies should only contact UPL’s Human resources department (hereafter referred to as HR department) for staffing requirements at UPL which would present all candidates internally. Agency must obtain written approval from UPL's HR department before submitting resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening will UPL pay the agreed upon service fees. UPL will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.

Diversity&Inclusion at UPL:

UPL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.