Supply Chain Manager – Franchise

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Supply Chain at Primark

Our supply chain team is the backbone of our operational efficiency. Dive into the intricacies of supply chain management, contributing to the seamless flow of our products from production to delivery around the globe. Collaborate with a team dedicated to optimising our supply chain processes and bring your logistical expertise to our organisation.

The Supply Chain Manager will be required to be the lead representative for the Primark supply chain based on the ground within your defined regional area.

What you’ll get:

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

What You’ll do:

• The role holder will be required to be the lead representative for Primark supply chain based on the ground within your defined regional area in terms of Franchise business.
• The role will focus on managing all the Supply Chain origin based activities for Primark, aligned to our overall Supply Chain & Sourcing strategy; based in our main origin country within origin countries; & also controlling our origin activities in countries.
• You will be responsible for implementing on the ground the supply chain operating principles set by the Supply Chain Manager – Origin, & meeting our agreed SLAs & KPIs
• Build Primark’s in depth understanding of all origin activity costs relevant to your region e.g. CFS charges & where appropriate negotiate on behalf of the Inbound team with any locally based operators.
• Manage multiple 3PL Freight operators across multiple modes of transport (sea, road, rail, & air operations), cultivating productive working relationships with all such suppliers at origin.

What you'll bring

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• Educated to degree level with 5+ years of experience in a similar or equivalent role
• Experience working in a retail or FMCG focused regional sourcing office environment
• Extensive operational experience within a Global freight/sourcing operating environment with a minimum five years’ experience at Lead/Management level
• Comprehensive & up to date knowledge of global shipping networks & lead-times
• In-depth understanding of international transportation processes eg: shipping line booking process, airfreight pricing models & all associated documentation

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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