Site Supply Chain Manager

Dechra; Skipton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Company car / car allowance

Free EV charging points

9 day fortnight working pattern

Attractive pension scheme

Job summary

Dechra is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager for our Skipton site to own end-to-end supply chain activities, from planning to customer service. You will lead planning, procurement, warehousing and operations, applying SAP ERP/MRP to optimise forecast accuracy and inventory levels.

You will shape the site's supply chain strategy, develop a high-performing team, and drive continuous improvement across the function to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain and production planning leadership within regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory management and warehousing operations.
• Extensive SAP ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related discipline preferred.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain function for the Skipton site.
• Drive the S&OP process and create a robust production plan.
• Manage demand planning, capacity planning and inventory optimisation.
• Oversee warehouse performance, materials replenishment and customer service activities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer demand is met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems to strengthen planning and decision-making.
• Support long-term business growth through forecasting and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related

Tools

SAP ERP/MRP

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Skipton, North Yorkshire - site based role.

Lead the Supply Chain Behind Products That Improve Animal Health Worldwide.

At Dechra, we're passionate about improving animal health and welfare across the globe. As a leading specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture and supply high-quality products that support veterinarians and pet owners worldwide.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to join our Skipton manufacturing site and take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, leading planning, materials management, warehousing and customer service activities to ensure products reach customers safely, efficiently and on time.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Head of Global Supply and dotted line into the Site Director, with responsibility for shaping and delivering the site's supply chain strategy.

You’ll lead a talented team across planning, procurement, warehousing and customer operations, ensuring demand, capacity and inventory are aligned to deliver exceptional service while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the end-to-end supply chain function for the Skipton site

Drive the S&OP process and create a robust production plan

Manage demand planning, capacity planning and inventory optimisation

Oversee warehouse performance, materials replenishment and customer service activities

Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer demand is met

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team

Utilise ERP/MRP systems to strengthen planning and decision-making

Support long-term business growth through effective forecasting and resource planning

What We’re Looking For

Significant experience in supply chain and production planning leadership within a regulated manufacturing environment (eg. Pharma, Food, FMCG, Aerospace, Automotive).

Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory management and warehousing operations

Extensive SAP ERP/MRP systems experience

Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational capabilities

Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or a related discipline preferred

A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving improvement.

Why Join Dechra?

Make a visible impact in a growing global business

Lead a critical function with genuine influence across the site

Work alongside passionate and talented colleagues

Excellent development and career progression opportunities

Be part of a values-driven culture focused on improving animal health worldwide

In addition, this vacancy offers you many more benefits:

• Excellent working conditions
• Discretionary bonus up to 20%
• Company car / car allowance
• Free EV charging points
• 9 day fortnight working pattern
• An attractive pension scheme