Supply Chain Administrator

Supply Chain Administrator required to work as part of the Supply Chain team, reporting to the Supply Channel Account Manager

Role purpose and scope:

This role exists to support the Supply chain Team in achieving World Class levels of product availability and supply quality through the management of key supporting activities. This will include management of the relationship with Accounts Payable, management of the Purchase Order and Invoicing process, and relationships with the distributors.

Reporting into the CLIENT Unify channel account manager, the position holder will be responsible ensuring that the purchasing and invoicing processes relating to CLIENT Unify products, are managed efficiently and customers are kept up to date.

Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects relating to Purchase Order & Invoicing Processes with regards to CLIENT unify requirements. Raising all Purchase Orders for the Product Management. This could include Hardware, Software, and Extended support/warranties. Develop and manage relationships with the CLIENT unify programme and account managers to understand forecasts and demand
Develop and manage relationships with the vendors from whom CLIENT unify stock is being purchased Control DC Inventory by ensuring purchases of stock within defined parameters through utilisation of CPFR/VMR principles and leveraging collaborative relationships with device vendors.
Through communication with channel account manager and key members of CLIENT unify teams, decide on consensus forecast and purchasing plan. Use CPFR Tools (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment) to communicate these plans with our vendors.
Add value to launch decisions and drive for an optimum portfolio size, through suggesting withdrawal of products that are underperforming and do not support overall sales targets. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Vendor Introduction (NVI) into Supply Chain. Manage the relationship with Accounts Payable, and the suppliers finance team ensuring that their actions are fully supportive of Supply Chain objectives and processes. Manage 'Direct to customer' request process ensuring that, whilst liaising 3rd party supplier, the expected level of service is given to our customers. This will include management of receipts and Proof of Delivery.
Essential skills, attributes and experience
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to build and manage relationships
Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate professionally and comfortably with CLIENT Internal department, customers & Suppliers
Ability to resolve issues
Ability to work to tight timescales and prioritise workload
Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
Ability to produce and interpret reports

Desirable skills, attributes and experience
Experience within supply chain environment