Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Languages: French-speaking candidates are highly desirable due to upcoming business expansion

Are you an experienced Supply Chain Lead or Manager ready for your next challenge? Do you thrive in fast-paced, Just-In-Time (JIT) production environments with a global customer base? If you have exceptional leadership skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven ability to optimise supply chain operations, this role could be your perfect fit.

What’s the role?
Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll take full ownership of the supply chain function for our UK manufacturing site. This hands-on role will see you lead purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and internal sales teams while working closely with global subsidiary businesses. Key responsibilities include:

Inventory Management:

• Optimising stock levels across suppliers, global locations, and customers.
• Meeting aggressive stock efficiency targets and reducing working capital.
• Driving adoption and integration of a new ERP system to improve accuracy and streamline processes.

Supplier Management:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a small but dedicated supplier base.
• Ensuring delivery and quality performance, conducting risk analyses, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Planning and Performance:

• Collaborating with internal sales teams to analyse historical trends and forecast data for key planning decisions.
• Supporting production planning and major sales projects by ensuring availability of stock.

Logistics:

• Guaranteeing 100% material availability at the point of use for all production teams.
• Working with UK and global counterparts to optimise service levels and minimise logistics costs.

New Product Development:

• Implementing supply chain activities for new product launches, including supplier selection, inventory planning, and packaging optimisation.
• Managing end-of-life product analysis, rationalisation, and obsolescence.

Vertical Integration:

• Reviewing material and component supplies to identify opportunities for internal manufacturing to improve customer service, quality, and efficiency.

Who you are:
To succeed in this demanding role, you’ll need:

• A proven track record in supply chain management, with strong negotiation skills and experience forming and developing supplier partnerships.
• The ability to challenge existing practices and apply continuous improvement strategies.
• Exceptional project management skills and a passion for leading and supporting your team to excel.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and strong computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills, staying calm and rational under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

French-speaking candidates will be at a distinct advantage, supporting collaboration with international teams and suppliers as the company continues its global expansion.

Why join us?

• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement.
• Take on a pivotal leadership role in a company with ambitious growth plans.
• Work alongside a passionate and collaborative team with a shared focus on success.
• Competitive salary package and opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you’re a skilled supply chain professional with a track record of success and a passion for optimisation and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information about this opportunity, contact 5S Recruitment today.