Supply Chain Manager
Permanent Job

ABOUT THE JOB

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the Purchasing-Purchasing Department. As a Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for handling the Company’s end-to-end procurement functions. 

The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Company’s Information Technology Division, under the supervision of the ICT Director, who determines and monitors the fulfillment of objectives , as well as the limits of his/her authority . All members of the Procurement-Purchasing Division report to the Supply Chain Manager.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management of the company’s procurement portfolio, ensuring transparency of costs in terms of Purchases of Products and consumables
  • Planning and monitoring the work of the Procurement Team
  • Create and implement effective procurement and category management strategies
  • Analyze and calculate supply costs and propose methods to reduce costs
  • Devising negotiation strategies and securing profitable agreements
  • Optimising procurement processes to achieve maximum efficiency
  • Working with partners to ensure agreement on terms and procedures
  • Research and forecast changes in suppliers’ bargaining power
  • Conduct cost and scenario analyses and benchmarking
  • Risk assessment and application of risk minimisation techniques
  • Finding and working with reliable vendors and suppliers
  • Determining the quantity and timing of deliveries
  • Communicating with vendors regarding shipment of orders and confirming shipments.
  • Notification of changes in carry over code prices to retail
  • Working with the Finance Department to ensure a more efficient Purchasing-Movements process.
  • Participate in the documentation of the ERP processes that will govern how the ERP is handled
  • Responsible for the receipt of Purchasing requests from the Regional Working Groups.
  • Leading the team’s staff as a direct supervisor, including performance management.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven work experience as a procurement or logistics officer
  • Familiarity with procurement and vendor management software or other related software
  • Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills
  • Ability to negotiate and maintain networking relationships
  • Familiarity with numbers and data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Sound judgement and ability to make good decisions
  • University degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Ability to motivate, organise, coordinate and manage the work and responsibilities of team members.
  • Excellent customer service skills and a high level of awareness of service issues.
  • Ability to work in a solution-oriented manner and ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent ability to work collaboratively and establish close working relationships.
  • Attention to detail and concern for quality.
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, coordination and priority setting skills.

MORE INFORMATION

Salt Water is the most trusted name in luxury resort & ready-to-wear apparel in Greece. With over 25 years of market experience, and a deep passion for travel and fashion, the company supplies the top retailers & high-end resorts with the most coveted, luxury fashion brands. Our brands reach the most affluent, international travellers and passionate fashion consumers. The world of Salt Water embodies and inspires effortless luxury, by representing 34 luxury resorts brands in Greece & Cyprus, including Orlebar Brown, MC2 Saint Barth, Camilla, Cult Gaia, Melissa Odabash, Balmain Swimwear, Polo Ralph Lauren Swimwear, Pin Up, Alice & Olivia. Salt Water retail presence includes 12 Mono-brand & multi-brand boutiques in Greece, & development of international partnerships with leading hotels in high-end destinations in France & Qatar.

Saltwater is an equal opportunities employer, provides training, salary, bonus & benefits to match the amazing universe of its luxury brands and offers opportunities for personal improvement & career growth

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