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Location: Windsor, UK Salary: Up to 85,000 per annum Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent Were En Route. Were a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the worlds largest combined air services providers.En Routes expertise is one of the many reasons why weve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.Are you ready to become part of our story?Job purposeReporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, you will be responsible for the operational performance levels of the Supply Chain for En Route, developing, implementing and maintaining best-practice processes in all of the regions in which En Route operates. You will support the development of the Supply Chain strategy, working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to develop and operate a Supply Chain network capable of meeting En Routes growth objectives. Key responsibilitiesTo work with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director in developing and implementing a clear Supply Chain strategy to deliver En Routes requirements, aligned with the global strategyTo lead the Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Stock Control & Logistics teams, as well as Supply Chain Data Analysis in the delivery of required levels of service and cost effectivenessDotted line management responsibility for Supply Chain Operations in Regional locations where appropriate, working closely with Regional management to implement common best practice globallyDrive collaboration between the Planning teams and other key functions (Customer Service / Commercial / Finance / NPD / Creative) to ensure effective, robust planning and deliveryCollaborate closely with the Heads of specific customer business units to deliver required levels of performance and facilitate any required performance reporting and initiative tracking. Ensure all required inputs are received from these business units to allow Planning teams to fulfil their tasks effectivelyEnsure strong operational performance with regards to delivery of product on time and in fullDrive Supply Chain teams in development and implementation of various policies designed to deliver optimal stock holdings at each point in the Supply Chain, to balance availability, wastage, working capital, cost to serve etc.Ensure robust control & reporting of inventory, consumption and any associated writeoff, driving the implementation of new processes as required in collaboration with the Finance teamImplement, measure and report on KPIs for all relevant metrics, reporting performance to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director and broader business on a regular basisIdentify, implement and track opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness, reporting on progress to Procurement & Supply Chain Director on a regular basisMaintain strong relationships with 3PLs and suppliers, ensuring forecasts are shared appropriately and that their performance is measured, communicated and improved to required levelsWork closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Director to develop and implement the Supply Chain network design to meet the evolving needs of the global En Route business as it continues to growTo undertake any other duties, which may from time to time be assigned. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, but it is issued as a general framework at the time of writingPerson Specification - Knowledge and skills Demonstrable Leadership skillsStrong Supply Chain experience in multiple environments, knows what good looks like End to End Supply Chain Operations professional, experience with suppliers, warehousing, logistics, planningProven ability in International Operations and Supply ChainExperience working in a fast-paced environmentCapable of managing and developing technical Supply Chain expertsDemonstrated ability to manage and develop remote teamsCollaborative team playerAbility to travel as neededExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSpecific aptitudes / skillsEducated to Degree level preferredProfessional Supply Chain qualification / accreditation preferredStrong IT skills: Word/Powerpoint/Excel/Outlook