Do you have a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience and want to be part of a dynamic and driven team? If the answer is yes, please read on…
Canon UK are looking for Supply Chain Specialist who will be integral to the success of the Supply Chain and Business Operations at Canon. The sucessful candidate will focus on analyzing the supply chain and using the data to identify and suggest projects, drive those through to fruition working often across departments. This will ensure that problems are addressed, we improve operations and drive a cost-effective Supply Chain.
This role will focus on all aspect of logistics; carriers, warehouse, final mile provider, customs broker, costs plus inventory aspects: stock management, returns, movements etc, and will provide cover for the inventory and logistics sub teams holidays.
This role will also be responsible for handling escalations and dealing with urgent operational issues on a regular basis.
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
Here are some of the benefits we offer at Canon to support our employee’s wellbeing:
- Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare and wider medical plan
- Up to 38% Discount on Canon products
- Flexible benefits policy
- Free parking on site
- Excellent Subsidized restaurant
- Costa Coffee on site too - Coffee is only £1!
- Discounted rates at Nuffield Health Gym
- Partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions
- Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley park low-cost Shuttle Bus
- Learning & Development Opportunities
You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
- Run and distribute weekly and monthly reports on inbound and outbound movements, warehouse functions, final mile partner, logistics and other supply chain functions to allow us to track KPIs and SLAs. Monitor service exceptions. Proactively analyze trends to identify any issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the business and share best practice to help educate the other areas on key dependencies and issues. Champion and deliver continuous improvement projects. Use strong communication and presentation skills to explain problems and coordinate projects.
- To support on time inbound and outbound delivery process.
- To understand Customs procedures, ensure the relevant declarations are correctly made and carry out reporting to ensure compliance (eg Instrastat, VAT, Extrastat.)
- Ensure relevant processes are in place to ensure that we adhere to the supply chain rules and regulations. Maintain regular contact with customs broker to monitor and track, escalate where required
- Oversee outsourced insurance claims process
- Work closely with Finance teams to maintain accuracy of costs, inventory and ensure that compliance requirements are met.
- Provide a source of specialization with respect to any transport queries Canon may have and proactively respond to any queries raised.
- Support ongoing warehouse optimization program to maximize space and minimize costs.
- Act in the capacity of Subject Matter Expert, of supply chain topics, and of procedures and systems utilized by teams within the Canon Operation.
- Cost Management – monitor and review monthly transport invoices. Check for accuracy against actual rate card, contract and agreements. Responsible for raising queries to challenge any discrepancies. Maintain a monthly log to track any discrepancies and ensure that these are challenged with relevant supplier. Work to support the overall management of supplier contracts.
- Support the onboarding of new starters, knowledge transfer, etc
QUALIFICATIONS
- GCSE / A Level – English & Mathematics
- Experience in supply chain role/s
- Self-starter with a customer first attitude
- High level of customer focus with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with excellent inter-personal skills
- Good working knowledge of Oracle
- Analytical skills, with a strong working knowledge of Excel such a pivot table, SUMIF/S, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP formulas etc
- Power BI knowledge desirable
- Demonstrable experience of running projects, and prioritising competing objectives with purpose and ownership
- Competent in managing queries, resolving issues and working with multiple stakeholders to find solutions to problems
- Proficient in Office 365
- Basic project management skills are desirable
Contracted hours are 37.5 hours over 5 days. This role is primarily office based, with the ability to work from home two-days per week. A level of flexibility is desired to support the varying needs of the showroom. Job sharing can also be considered.
Offcie is based in Stockley Park
Salary: Up to 30 - 37k depending on experience.
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Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.
