Supply Chain Operations Manager

Supply chain Operations Manager- Inventory Specialist - Imports - Stock Analysis's - Customer Service - Medical Devices - up to 55 plus Car allowance

Yolk Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer in the Medical sector to find a Supply chain and Operations Manager to join a growing Medical Device business and help meet growth trajectory. This is an exciting journey and the Chance to play a pivotal role in their growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Oversee all aspects of the UK supply chain, ensuring seamless integration of inventory management, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution functions.
• Inventory Management: Lead the optimization of inventory levels and stock control systems, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and effective inventory turnover to meet production and customer requirements.
• Import/Export Management: Manage the import and export of goods, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, customs documentation, and timely delivery of materials.
• Warehousing Operations: Direct warehousing functions to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient storage, handling, and distribution of medical devices in line with industry regulations and company standards.
• Collaboration with Global Supply Chain Teams: Work closely with global supply chain teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategy, supporting growth plans, and implementing best practices across regions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with global commercial, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to ensure that supply chain operations support the broader organizational goals, product launches, and operational demands.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for all aspects of supply chain operations, including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and service levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements (such as ISO, FDA), and health and safety guidelines in all supply chain operations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the UK supply chain team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, and ensuring the team is trained in best practices and operational standards.
• Customer Service Management: Oversee the UK-based customer service team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, particularly in relation to order fulfilment, product inquiries, and after-sales support.

Who You Are

We believe you're the right fit if you have

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in supply chain and operations management within the medical device or regulated manufacturing sector.
• Strong expertise in inventory management, import/export logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience working with global supply chain teams and understanding of global sourcing, distribution, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams, build relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain management software (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted supply chain operations with a focus on achieving business goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to medical devices (e.g., ISO, FDA, CE marking) and their impact on supply chain operations.