Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager)

Job title: Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager)

Company: JAC Recruitment


Job description: Job Title: Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager)Gross Salary: £45-55K/year (Negotiable)
Location: Woking, Surrey, UK (Office-based)Company: Manufacturing CompanyWorking hours: 08.00~16.00 Monday to Friday■Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Order Control Manager (Supply Chain Manager) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement, logistics, and team management experience, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and cost optimization.■Main responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting Expertise: Ability to accurately forecast demand for each product by analyzing past performance and applying logical reasoning.

• Supplier Communication & Management: Strong skills in communicating demand forecasts to suppliers and ensuring they align with production capabilities.

• Logistics & Lead Time Management: Proficient in calculating logistics lead times, managing incoming quantities, and ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained.

• Importation Management: Manage importation efficiently and cost-effectively, working with logistics vendors and handling all related processes.

• Vendor and Inventory Management: Knowledge of vendor management, supply chain inventory management systems, and ensuring optimal stock levels.

• Customer Order Management: Ability to handle issues that arise during the supply process for customer purchase orders and negotiate or adjust as necessary.

• Leadership & Hands-On Experience: Experience in managing a team while also being actively involved in day-to-day supply chain operations. Hands-on operational experience is a must.

• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using tools such as Microsoft Excel for supply chain management and data analysis.

• Procurement Practices Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.

• Problem-Solving & Negotiation: Capable of negotiating with suppliers to resolve production issues and finding effective solutions.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Ability to work closely with internal departments such as Logistics, Finance, and others to ensure smooth operations and coordination.

• Sales Administration Knowledge: Knowledge of customer order management (sales administration) to resolve any issues related to purchase orders.

• Logistics & Customs Expertise: Strong understanding of local and international logistics, including customs clearance, and Incoterms.

■Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a purchasing or order management manager

• 2+ years of team management experience

• Valid visa in the UK with an expiry date of more than 2 years

• Able to commute to the office in Woking everyday

• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices

• Strong skills in planning, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques

• Knowledge of vendor management and supply chain inventory management systems

• Computer literacy, use of Microsoft Office. Excel, Word, Power-point

• Fluent in English is required

• Proficiency in Vietnamese or Japanese is a plus, not mandatory

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Expected salary: £45000 – 55000 per year

Location: Woking, Surrey

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:22:41 GMT

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