Regional Materials Leader - Multi-Location Supply Chain

Supply Technologies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Technologies is seeking a Regional Materials Manager to lead regional materials planning across UK South locations and future Central Europe sites. You will oversee a team of buyers/planners, analyse demand across diverse customers, and safeguard an efficient supply chain while aligning with global strategy.

The role reports to the Supply Chain Director- Europe & Asia and focuses on DRP forecasting, inventory optimization, and cost management within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation, business or supply chain degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 5+ years’ experience in senior materials planning, procurement, or demand planning role.
• Strong analytical, strategic and communication skills.
• Expertise in ERP systems, SAP is preferred.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Data orientated with critical math and reasoning skills.
• Adaptable and able to work with small teams as well as within a larger multinational corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Materials teams to allocate resources efficiently per customer account.
• Maintain a cost base in line with Operational margin objectives.
• Analyse DRP forecasts and customer schedules and act promptly.
• Ensure planning data integrity within the ERP system is maintained.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with annual plans and monthly forecasts; flag variances.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Participate in contract and cost negotiations as required.
• Support on-time delivery (OTD) reporting, analysis and corrective actions for major customers.
• Analyse monthly inventory reports and collaborate with sales to identify excess and End of Life products.
• Monitor and analyse supply chain performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Professional accreditation / supply chain degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Supply Technologies is seeking a Regional Materials Manager to lead regional materials planning across UK South locations and future Central Europe sites. You will oversee a team of buyers/planners, analyse demand across diverse customers, and safeguard an efficient supply chain while aligning with global strategy.

The role reports to the Supply Chain Director- Europe & Asia and focuses on DRP forecasting, inventory optimization, and cost management within a multinational environment.