Senior Materials & Planning Leader (Multi-Site)

SF Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Group Materials Manager to lead and develop their supply chain and inventory strategies. The successful candidate will ensure material availability and efficiency across multiple sites while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This position requires a hands-on leader with experience in materials management and a strong analytical mindset to drive continuous improvements. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and embed positive change.
• Background in materials management, inventory control, and supplier coordination.
• Strong strategic thinker capable of reshaping processes for improved performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor planners and warehouse supervisors to enhance performance.
• Oversee warehouse operations ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and enhance digital systems ensuring reliability and usefulness.
• Act as the escalation point for material supply issues across multiple sites.

Skills

Leadership

Materials management

Inventory control

Supplier coordination

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive leadership

Tools

MRP and planning tools

Job description

A market leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Group Materials Manager to lead and develop their supply chain and inventory strategies. The successful candidate will ensure material availability and efficiency across multiple sites while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This position requires a hands-on leader with experience in materials management and a strong analytical mindset to drive continuous improvements. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.