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09. An enabled, effective and future-proofed Supply Chain Structure

An enabled, effective and future-proofed Supply Chain Structure.

As experts in Supply Chain we are available to assist in the redesign of your function for optimal performance and recruit the talent to support the structure.

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To support the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model the Hunter Campbell Supply Chain Operations & Procurement team have developed the Supply Chain Series.

A highlight of this is outlined with ‘In- demand roles and salaries’ and the Supply Chain Series can be viewed on the Hunter Campbell website.

With no-one-size-fits-all solution a good place to start is the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.

Enabled Supply Chain Structures – Using Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Framework

STRATEGY

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER/GM

• Develop and execute the Supply Chain Strategy • Lead end-to-end supply chain activities across procurement, shipping, planning, transport, warehousing and distribution • Drive service, efficiency, quality, sustainability and cost performance improvements across all supply chain functions • Develop and maintain agreed standardised Kpi’s covering; customer service, inventory management, DIFOT, customer service, efficiency and productivity in the

warehouse(s) and with transport operations • Develop the sales and operations process within the business • Establish a team culture whilst identifying and developing high potential individuals • Operational management of distribution networks • Lead a health and safety ethos across the extended supply chain • Reports to the CEO

PLANNING

S&OP/IBP MANAGERS

• Implement and drive end-to-end S&Op process • Optimise revenues and costs through better trade-off decisions • Manage inventory levels and stock turns • Alignment of internal business processes with external customer goals and service levels • Manage (from a supply chain perspective) new product introductions and deletions

SUPPLY PLANNERS PRODUCTION PLANNERS

• Take the demand plan and turn into buying pattern • Manage lead times and MOQs • Adjust plan to meet changes in demand • Liaise and work with the suppliers’ demand planners • Plan production and manage capacity • Ensure all RMs and packaging available for production • Optimise throughput/costs/ WIP inventory/yield /quality DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS PLANNERS

• Plan and co-ordinate the movement of imports and exports • Analyse/adapt the plan for demand and supply variations • Liaise and work with key contacts in 3PLs and FFs • Drive CI programmes across 3PLs and FFs DEMAND PLANNERS

• Review sales forecast and turn into demand plan • Challenge the forecast and accuracy • Plan for promotions/ seasonality, redundancy/NPD

SOURCE MAKE MOVE SELL

PROCUREMENT AND CATEGORY MANAGERS

Procurement and Category Managers Manage/set up PSAs across direct and indirect channels such as fleet, telco, RM and packaging Cost-out models/cost to serve models/cost avoidance Contract management/vendor management Supplier relationship management

PURCHASING

Purchase goods as set out by the supply planner and raise POs Maintain relationships with suppliers Ensure quantity, quality, costs, timing and sourcing of products

MANUFACTURING, OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MANAGERS

Increase throughput and yield Drive CI – efficiency, quality, waste reduction Adherence to production plan Proactive management of maintenance plan Capacity and labour management

WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE MANAGER

Manage all activities of products from inwards goods through to distribution Ensure pick and pack accuracy Efficient throughput of orders Inventory management Cost management i.e., labour and demurrage

INVENTORY ANALYSTS AND MANAGER

Inventory record accuracy (IRA) Reduce SLOB stock Reduce capital held in inventory Balance just in time vs customer needs Stock integrity and reporting

TRANSPORT AND FREIGHT MANAGERS

Optimise all deliveries and delivery routes Optimise cost vs service Manage 3PL service provider relationships Ensure best health and safety practices on loading/unloading

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGERS

Drive customer ethos and needs back into business Develop strong and trusted relationships with customers Drive customer satisfaction Manage and monitor customer orders/transactions

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