Regional Supply Chain Manager

ACS Executive; Andover; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Regional Supply Chain Manager (EMEA) based in Andover, UK. This hands-on role requires an experienced professional to enhance regional supply chain functions, implement logistics strategies, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position involves significant travel and offers exposure to international operations, playing a key role in shaping supply chain efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supply chain management role.
• Proficient in S&OP, inventory management, and production control.
• Fluent in both conversational and technical English.
• Strong working knowledge of S&OP, inventory management, production control, scheduling, procurement, and warehousing.
• In-depth, hands-on experience with MRP systems.
• Knowledge of ERP and WMS platforms.
• Proven track record of developing and executing supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities.
• Confident user of project management tools.
• Fluent in both conversational and technical English.

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain management process improvements.
• Implement regional logistics strategies to reduce costs.
• Champion digital tools for material movement and visibility.
• Support site materials management during specific projects or resource constraints.
• Train and embed best practices across forecasting, planning, scheduling, order fulfilment, and materials management.
• Align supplier performance metrics and lead actions against regional priorities.
• Support sites in meeting EU origin requirements to inform manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
• Partner with local and global sourcing teams on supplier strategies, agreements, and logistics contracts.
• Champion digital tools and platforms to improve material movement and visibility (EDI, API, data warehouses, WMS, dashboards, etc.).
• Support new product development and supplier relationship management as required.
• Monitor supplier performance and cost across the region.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (operational, reputational, regulatory).
• Promote sustainability and safety across the supply chain.
• Up to 50% travel, primarily international.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strong commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Professional certifications (e.g. MCIPS, CPIM)

CPIM (advantageous)

IoSCM (advantageous)

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

MRP systems

WMS platforms

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Regional Supply Chain Manager (EMEA) for a global, publicly listed manufacturing organisation operating across the energy transmission & distribution, renewables, and telecommunications sectors.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape and strengthen the regional supply chain function, delivering measurable improvements across logistics, sourcing, materials management, and supplier performance. Reporting into a global sourcing leadership role, you will gain strong exposure to international operations and see the direct impact of your work on business performance.

This is a hands-on, operational role suited to an experienced supply chain professional who is analytical, data-driven, and confident making informed decisions. You will lead by example, encouraging challenge, continuous improvement, and best-practice adoption across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in supply chain management processes in collaboration with site leadership, supporting both local and global objectives
• Implement regional logistics strategies to reduce cost, risk, and lead times
• Harmonise HTS codes and provide guidance on CBAM compliance to minimise duty within regulatory frameworks
• Support site materials management during specific projects or resource constraints
• Train and embed best practices across forecasting, planning, scheduling, order fulfilment, and materials management
• Align supplier performance metrics and lead actions against regional priorities
• Support sites in meeting EU origin requirements to inform manufacturing and sourcing strategies
• Partner with local and global sourcing teams on supplier strategies, agreements, and logistics contracts
• Champion digital tools and platforms to improve material movement and visibility (EDI, API, data warehouses, WMS, dashboards, etc.)
• Support new product development and supplier relationship management as required
• Monitor supplier performance and cost across the region
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (operational, reputational, regulatory)
• Promote sustainability and safety across the supply chain

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS, CPIM, or IoSCM are advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar supply chain management role
• Strong working knowledge of S&OP, inventory management, production control, scheduling, procurement, and warehousing
• In-depth, hands-on experience with MRP systems
• Knowledge of ERP and WMS platforms
• Proven track record of developing and executing supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities
• Confident user of project management tools
• Fluent in both conversational and technical English

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset
• Experienced negotiator with strong commercial awareness
• Process-driven with a solid understanding of lean principles
• Self-starter who is adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment

Travel

• Up to 50% travel, primarily international