Senior Supply Chain Manager

Walker Cole International; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team in the Southwest of England. This role will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations and ensure alignment with production requirements and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in supply chain management, and a solid educational background in related fields.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain or operations leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in demand planning, S&OP, Kanban, inventory management, and warehouse leadership.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to lead and influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning.
• Drive performance against key KPIs such as OTD, inventory, material availability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and distribution partners for inbound and outbound product flow.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or Oracle)

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

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Supply Chain & Technical Operations Recruitment Consultant | Pharma & Life Science

Walker Cole International is searching for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join a global life sciences business at their high-volume, regulated production site in the Southwest of England.

As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations—including planning, procurement, warehousing, and material flow.

As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead site-based supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning, material purchasing, and warehouse management.
• Drive performance against key KPIs such as OTD, inventory, material availability, and warehouse throughput using structured continuous improvement tools.
• Own the site master production plan, ensuring alignment with S&OP and live sales demand to drive material requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and downstream distribution partners to ensure reliable inbound and outbound product flow.
• Provide leadership and development to planners, buyers, and warehouse staff, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure warehouse and material flow operations support regulated production and optimized working capital.
• Partner closely with Operations and Site Leadership to ensure successful manufacturing execution.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and supply risk mitigation related to raw materials, production, and distribution.

To be successful as a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of supply chain or operations leadership experience in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment (ideally life sciences or medical devices).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in demand planning, S&OP, Kanban, inventory management, and warehouse leadership.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in tools like Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to lead and influence across functions.

Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Lead | Site Supply Chain Head | Supply Chain Operations |Head of Supply Chain| Medical Devices | Life Sciences | Regulated Manufacturing | S&OP | Planning & Logistics | Warehouse

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Project Management, and Production

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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