Supply Chain Administrator

Woodlands Home & Garden Group

Originally founded in Horsforth, Leeds in December 1913 as a specialist manufacturer of bespoke timber furniture, Woodlands Home & Garden has evolved dramatically over the past 100 years.

Now with over 100 permanent staff across two large sites in Leeds, our business has retained its heritage as a proud UK manufacturer and successfully developed its commercial activity across a wide range of market sectors including; Timber machining and trade timber sales, garden building manufacturing and trade sales, a Leeds based DIY superstore, and our online B2C garden building e-commerce website, TigerSheds.

Following several years of consistent growth, the company is now committed to an ambitious 5-year vision at the end of 2018 with plans to double its turnover between (Apply online only) and re-define and strengthen its position as the brand leader across all its market sectors.

Role Overview

As an integral member of the Supply Chain Team, this is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to add immediate value to the business and help drive growth. The role supports all elements of our supply chain to ensure OTIF delivery to our internal and external customer base.

This role will focus on MRO and Small Parts Management; examples include ironmongery, fixings, fixtures & fitting, and accessories. Key deliverables are based on achieving efficient, cost-effective supply to all operational activities to ensure delivery success. The supply chain team are tasked with cost reduction activity, risk mitigation and supplier development.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Development

* Ensure availability of all goods and services to meet both direct and indirect requirements

* Implement strategic purchasing in line with production and sales forecasts

* Co-ordinate with suppliers to process and manage orders

* Support supplier development to ensure quality and delivery targets are achieved

* Participate in forecasting and analysis of supply chain activity

* Problem solve delivery challenges with a cross-functional Operations Team

* Developing a Risk Register and matrix for all suppliers and purchased parts

System & Process Development

* Ensure ERP systems are maintained and accurate

* Provide period data analysis to an agreed schedule

* Ensure all Purchasing policies and processes are adhered to

* Develop new and innovative practices to drive process efficiencies

Stock and Storage

* Maintenance of a scalable and cost-efficient stock storage plan

* Ensure processes for packing and holding stock levels of key components are maintained

* Support stock meetings, and stock take schedules for finished goods & ancillaries

* Manage and co-ordinate

Quality

* Develop and implement Root Cause Analysis techniques to problem solve Operational Challenges

* Implement and maintain practices to ensure all products, purchased or manufactured, achieve our Quality standards and expectations

* Continually improve our quality standards and expectations

Key Requirements

* Experience in an administrative role

* Supply chain (purchasing, logistics, quality) experience advantageous

* Self-motivated, confident when dealing with senior stakeholders

* Strong technical/analytical skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

* Ability to forge close working relationships across a broad spectrum of individuals

* Work independently as well as part of a team.

* Proven record of meeting deadlines, prioritising multiple tasks.

* Ability to articulate and present information verbally and written