Assistant Supply Chain Manager (Retail)

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative coordination in the identification of Tier 2 suppliers for new and current projects via workbooks, scope documents, drawings and cost plans
• Close liaison with the Commercial Team to ensure orders are placed in line with the overall programme
• Circulate design, construction and routine information to Tier 2 suppliers
• To be the first point of contact for any queries by Tier 2 suppliers and to escalate these to the SCM , QS, Designer or Information Team for swift resolution
• Maintain the Tier 2 Tracker for all work streams and regularly report on risks and issues
• Continuous liaison with suppliers to ensure key programme dates are met
• Liaise with Information Team to ensure Tier 2 suppliers deliver required information in time
• Ensure Operations Teams adhere to close out processes such as installation sign offs

• May require travel to Client sites and suppliers

Required Experience:

• The Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Retail Banking with a fit out contractor or client side retail organisation.
• Proven experience in understanding drawings and fit out processes is essential.  Knowledge of construction, design and retail supply chain is highly desirable.

Person Specification and Skills:

• Excellent written and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and numeracy.  
• The ability to identify key information/design elements, summarise key points, check, edit and write accurate copy.  
• A methodical and detailed approach
• Strong skills in self-managing and planning your workload
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key Client and external contacts.

• A friendly, accommodating and helpful disposition.
• The capability of working to a high standard as part of a team committed to quality of service, yet able to make an individual contribution.
• A flexible outlook and be adaptable to change.
• Reliable and with a sense of purpose in seeing things through.
• Highly organised and capable of dealing with several tasks at the same time.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other I.T. software such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Web-based portals

This position is between 3-6 Months with the opportunity of a permanent position