Systems & Strategy Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competetive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Doncaster, DN4 5JQ |
| Cwmni: | Unipart Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1524 |
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Unipart employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.
Unipart is a supply chain performance improvement partner. We design, make, move and improve components in our customers' supply
chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer.
Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost and carbon.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Category Manager to work at our Southport site.
Main Purpose of the Role
Lead the SIOP Systems and Strategy Team to deliver effective systems, processes, and strategies that drive inventory performance
and product availability. Provide expert technical support for process analysis, KPI reporting, and strategy optimisation to meet
evolving business needs. Partner with the Forecast and Inventory Manager to implement initiatives that meet internal and external
SLAs. Champion ERP and forecasting system enhancements to support continuous improvement and integration.
Management Of People & Advisory
Manages a small team of Analysts. Acts as subject matter expert on planning system and inventory management principles.
Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required
The role requires strong technical expertise within ERP and SAP as well as forecasting systems. Creative problem solving, ability
to challenge the status quo and solution focused mindset is required. The ability to inspire and lead the team through coaching
and goal setting is key.
Qualifications & Education
Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject (Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics).
Experience & Proven Ability Required
Essential Criteria
* Excellent knowledge of Forecasting principles and application.
* 5+ years of planning and inventory management experience
* Experience of evaluating and setting service level and authority levels in a forecasting system
* SAP and S/4 Hana ERP knowledge covering Materials Management, Forecasting and Production Planning.
* Excellent data management and analysis skills using SQL / MS Access.
* Ability to communicate and confidently present at various levels.
* Experience of managing a small team.
* Ability to train & coach effectively.
* Capable in the use of MS Office Suite, Google, or Equivalent systems.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Good business and commercial awareness.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of process mapping
* Capable in the use of data analysis and presentation tools such as QlikSense, Google Analytics etc.
* Experience of implementing new software- ERP, Forecasting Software etc.
Benefits
* Competitive salarY
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking
As a valued employee of Unipart, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in
People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.
Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.
Unipart employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.
Unipart is a supply chain performance improvement partner. We design, make, move and improve components in our customers' supply
chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer.
Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost and carbon.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Category Manager to work at our Southport site.
Main Purpose of the Role
Lead the SIOP Systems and Strategy Team to deliver effective systems, processes, and strategies that drive inventory performance
and product availability. Provide expert technical support for process analysis, KPI reporting, and strategy optimisation to meet
evolving business needs. Partner with the Forecast and Inventory Manager to implement initiatives that meet internal and external
SLAs. Champion ERP and forecasting system enhancements to support continuous improvement and integration.
Management Of People & Advisory
Manages a small team of Analysts. Acts as subject matter expert on planning system and inventory management principles.
Spread Of Skills & Analysis Required
The role requires strong technical expertise within ERP and SAP as well as forecasting systems. Creative problem solving, ability
to challenge the status quo and solution focused mindset is required. The ability to inspire and lead the team through coaching
and goal setting is key.
Qualifications & Education
Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject (Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics).
Experience & Proven Ability Required
Essential Criteria
* Excellent knowledge of Forecasting principles and application.
* 5+ years of planning and inventory management experience
* Experience of evaluating and setting service level and authority levels in a forecasting system
* SAP and S/4 Hana ERP knowledge covering Materials Management, Forecasting and Production Planning.
* Excellent data management and analysis skills using SQL / MS Access.
* Ability to communicate and confidently present at various levels.
* Experience of managing a small team.
* Ability to train & coach effectively.
* Capable in the use of MS Office Suite, Google, or Equivalent systems.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Good business and commercial awareness.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of process mapping
* Capable in the use of data analysis and presentation tools such as QlikSense, Google Analytics etc.
* Experience of implementing new software- ERP, Forecasting Software etc.
Benefits
* Competitive salarY
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
* Free on site car parking
As a valued employee of Unipart, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in
People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.
Strictly no agencies and we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our colleagues and that no CVs are
submitted to staff across the business. Any CVs sent will be at your own risk. We will reserve the right to engage with
candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company’s Terms and Conditions.