Job Description

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Due to an exciting period of growth, Kenny Waste Management are looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager. We are looking for candidates who have strong management skills, are great communicators and are excellent at building rapport with suppliers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of all elements of the National Division's Supply Chain to increase profitability whilst maintaining a competitive edge with the company's offer versus the competition. This role would suit a candidate who has experience of working within either the waste industry, construction, or plant hire.

Service-led since 1985, Kenny Waste Management simplifies sustainable waste disposal for thousands of businesses and households. Our purpose is to manage waste responsibly, delivering tangible environmental and commercial benefits to each of our clients. We are a Manchester-based family business with a UK-wide reach, driving the future of our sector. We operate our own fleet, our own facilities, and even our very own social enterprise. Today, we are supporting thousands of businesses to achieve ambitious green targets, and we are still in touch with our family business values: Doing what's right today so that we can all look forward to tomorrow.

Job Duties:

Review all existing waste partner relationships/agreements in the National Division to identify key areas for improvements in quality, efficiency and price Implement new or improved supply chain processes Review all current pricing structures, and identify opportunities to negotiate price reductions based upon increased purchasing volumes Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality Monitor overall supplier performance to assess ability to make sure they meet set targets Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes Plan the annual price increase negotiations Assist the National Sales Team with tender opportunities Create pricing models, rebates etc. around the working relationship i.e. enhance the service level agreement between Kenny Waste and our waste partners Review current payment terms from key suppliers Develop and implement a new PQQ and SLA for our waste partners and ensure all new and existing waste partners sign up to the new PQQ/SLA once finalised Alongside the Sales Ledger Manager, identify the waste partners who are not providing the appropriate waste reporting data, and implement a strategy to gather the required data Identify and implement processes to help the National Division maintain and improve its pricing opportunities, including recommendations for speeding up its ability to quote customers. Make recommendations to minimise wastage in the supply chain such as ordering/delivery of incorrect material and wasted journeys etc. and sure these are communicated and approved with our waste partners/customers Make recommendations of key sectors/prospects the National Division Sales Team should be targeting Assist with the implementation of a telesales function into the company's newly formed customer service environment Identify and make recommendations which can add value and increase profitability for the business

SKILLS

Highly conscientious, diligent, self-motivating and enthusiastic Ability to use a variety of styles to persuade, negotiate and influence appropriately Highly charismatic, credible and personable Numerate, literate and good communicator. Enthusiastic, self motivated and disciplined. Ability to develop new skills and take instruction from all levels of management. Strong problem solving skills

EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of meeting targets Minimum of 3 years experience in supply chain management at a senior level
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Supply chain: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person