Supply Chain Manager

Job location: Bathgate, Scotland (EH48 3BP) At Cargill, we strive to be the best choice in animal nutrition solutions. Cargill’s aqua nutrition business is a world leader in aquaculture feed and nutrition, distributing under the EWOS brand. With a strong focus on research and innovation, we provide the scientifically validated feed products our customers need, to support all stages of salmon production. To deliver on our promise of healthy seafood for future generations, we are committed to supporting the sustainable growth of the global aquaculture industry by enabling better seafood and helping farmers succeed. The Supply Chain Manager will be a key member of our Logistics and Customer Services operation as part of the Scotland Leadership team. The role will have the exciting and challenging opportunity to lead the implementation of Supply Chain strategy in Scotland and drive continuous improvement projects for the Scottish Supply Chain, and support the Norwegian region. Main Tasks: Manage and oversee the day-to-day logistics and customer service operation, which includes; Ensuring raw materials and finished goods are managed in the most efficient manner, factoring in customer needs vs internal constraints Distribution capacity is balanced in the short and long term, in a cost-efficient manner Supervise and monitor the customer service team and processes Ensure best practices relating to supply chain processes are shared and understood through training, workshops and documentation Responsible for negotiations with suppliers and come up with solutions to improve service to our end customers Be an active facilitator of continuous improvement projects related to supply chain / customer service processes Responsible for the direct performance management, talent development, succession and engagement of a small team of customer services and supply chain professionals Utilize a variety of data sources to build scenarios and supply chain plans on a medium/ long term view, taking into account commercial forecasts, plant operations, ship owners and road hauliers Responsible for achieving defined Key Performance Indicators, and identify actions to improve these Budgetary management for the supply chain function locally A Bachelors degree in a relevant subject area (Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Business) or similar Demonstrated supply chain managerial experience in an animal nutrition business / aquaculture or relevant sector Experience in vessel operations/ industrial shipping would be an advantage Understanding of warehousing processes, storage and production facilities and how they work Experience negotiating strategic contracts with suppliers A collaborative approach to relationships with the ability to act as a partner to internal business functions A strong project management approach, with the ability to manage multiple supply chain projects requiring the ability to manage timelines, balance priorities and deliver results that create value The ability to ‘challenge the status quo’ Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and ideally expertise in an ERP system i.e. SAP Fluent English (both verbal and written) Our Offer In return for your expertise and commitment, we will provide a fast-paced stimulating environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest private companies in the world. Cargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. Click here to find out more https://www.cargill.com/careers/global-inclusion-and-diversity Our usual recruitment process is as follows; candidates meeting the criteria will be invited to a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team. If successful you will be invited meet with the hiring manager and members of the hiring team. For some of our positions a final interview will also be needed.