Supply Chain Co-Ordinator (Specific Purpose Maternity Cover)

Role Objective 

Responsible for the continuous and consistent customer supply management and log delivery planning across the Business Area Unit. Compile, quantify and manage data from relevant sources to inform supply decisions that maximise revenue and contribute to Coillte strategic goals.

Responsibilities 

Order Fulfilment, Supply Chain and Logistics 

• Mange the alignment of BAU production forecasting with Coillte sales plan to allocate and advertise log and other products 

• Review and monitor Coillte Forest Warehouse (RSS) levels, working with BAUs and colleagues to improve data quality and consistency 

• Use production forecasting, RSS and other relevant datasets to inform cutting strategies in BAU, inform customer leads of supply positions, ensuring millgate orders are maximised and to maximise the Final Removal Date (FRD) position of applicable sales lots 

• Work with 3PL firm to manage and report on haulier performance taking corrective action in consultation with haulage distribution and BAUs 

• Contribute and participate in Supply Chain Strategies 

 Customer Focus 

• Manage supply in line with Millgate requirements guidance and customer categorisation 

• Manage Biomass supply and complete relevant paperwork and auditing in collaboration with Biomass contractor 

• Keep BAU informed of general timber market trends and customer intake trends 

• Manage supply against customer commitments and lead monthly supply reviews reviewing Log supply performance by Coillte and Log Collection Performance by Customer. 

• Respond to Supply Chain related matters queried by the BAU and customers. 

Timber Supply Planning and Sales Preparation 

• Incorporate relevant datasets to inform and contribute to, cutting instructions on HUs 

• Contribute to formulation of Coillte Log Sales Schedule and formulation and review of BAU Harvest Plans

People, Leadership, Organisation and Culture 

• Support and contribute to a culture of high performance in the team 

• Simplify business processes to reduce complexity to our customers and Coillte operational plans, processes and procedures 

• Actively promote and prioritise a safe working environment for our people, our contractors and customers in our forest estate 

• Ensure a strong customer focus within the Division and be the voice of the customer 

• Develop strong collaboration with the Forest operations team ensuring clear, consistent and efficient dataflow that enhances the customer experience 

• Act as a visible role model for the Group’s values

Behavioural Competencies 

• Drive for Results: The drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance. 

• Customer Focus: Knowledge and insight of end markets and customers in order to deliver on expectations and requirements. 

• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and resilience skills with an ability to actively listen and negotiate in a demanding environment. 

• Delegation and Decision-making: The capacity to make good decisions and delegate responsibility and accountability to the appropriate level. 

• Strategic Agility: The capacity to think big picture and be future oriented when driving the execution of the strategy. 

• People Leadership: Understanding the importance of managing and developing people; creating a climate in which people can do their best. 

• Managing Business Process/Execution Excellence: The capacity to reduce complexity and increase efficiency in processes to maximise the outcome/return. 

• Managing Change and Ambiguity: Openness to change and the capacity to deal comfortably with risk and uncertainty. 

• Negotiating and Influencing: Proactively managing internal and external relationships and applying effective negotiation skills to challenge and influence when required.

Desired Technical/Professional Competencies 

• Education and Experience: Relevant qualification forestry, or a Forestry related discipline and two years’ demonstrable experience, particularly in operational processes. 

• Data Management and ICT: Knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the role data plays in managing supply chain and logistical processes. Ability to leverage functionality of computer based apps, particularly those in the MS Office suite of programmes. Successful persons should have the ability to effectively manage and use information to aid in their supply decisions and be able to contribute to data base and data management improvements. 

• Sales/Marketing: Knowledge and experience of working in a customer facing environment, particularly in B2B markets and with commodity products. 

• Commercial and Financial Acumen: Knowledge to manage top-line and bottom-line financials to maintain profitability and value. 

• Supply Chain/Logistics: Appreciation of the contribution high performing supply chain and logistics processes and procedures play in B2B markets and commodity products.