Supply Chain Lead

Location Wicklow
Discipline: Manufacturing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Negotiable + excellent benefits
Contact name: Sue O'Brien

Contact email: sue@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5523
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: 2025-11-06
Role:                    Supply Chain Lead
Location:              Wicklow
Job Type:              Permanent - Full time
Salary:                 Excellent Salary and Package
 
Our Client, a leading manufacturer currently has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join their team as Supply Chain Lead.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating our clients’ shipments and deliveries while dealing with any queries/issues which may arise due to delays etc.
  • Corresponding and updating customers/ logistics provider and suppliers daily.
  • Preparation of all commercial invoicing and packaging slips for all our customers.
  • Coordinating shipments and deliveries with the Store personnel & APL Driver.
  • Weekly internal communications circulated reference orders, inventory status and details of deliver schedule for following week.
  • Attend weekly client meetings where required. Always be punctual and prepared to provide updates.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Arrange collection and delivery of all Raw material and packaging.
  • Ordering of packaging.
  • Ensure strong communication on material supply status with internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate shipping and customs clearances activities as required.
  • Ensure Certificates of Conformance are aligned to requirements and correct records retained.
  • Booking in of all materials and packaging onto ERP IQMS & ensuring FRM:138 is Data entry and export from the company ERP IQMS.
  • Maintain all relevant supply chain records as required.
  • Ensure APL Truck driver card and tachograph is kept up to date.
  • Virtual line clearance must be completed & signed off on line clearance form.
  • Coordinating weekly stock checks with the Store personnel & Material Handler.
  • Ensure stock levels are correctly reflected in the company’s ERP IQMS.
  • Email provided weekly to the Finical Controller, Operations Manager & Production Manager with stock checks. No changes to be made to ERP system until approved from the above.
  • Client stock checks to be completed on request from customer.
  • Coordinate ad-hoc shipping and customs clearances activities as required.
  • Liaise and provide support with upcoming audits, as and when required.
  • Proactive Lean participation to assist with cost savings and drive efficiencies in line with APL’s Lean Journey.
  • Provide cover for leave within the Materials, Administration & Shipping departments, as and when required.
  • To strictly comply to all approved procedures within the APL Quality Management System.
  • Actively participate in Lean initiatives & proactively help with continuous improvement.
  • Ensures that the Environmental Management System is established, implemented, maintained and continually improved across the site in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Ensure all transport companies have signed a transport agreement.
  • Internal audits and Quality Spot Checks.
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