Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

H Squared Talent Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing firm in Kidlington is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to enhance supply chain efficiency. You will lead daily operations, develop sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven supply chain management experience in manufacturing, a hands-on approach, and strong analytical skills. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working hours

Healthcare scheme

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven supply chain/purchasing management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain activities and identify material needs.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Evaluate, monitor, and report on supplier performance.
• Support inventory control and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Supply chain management

Purchasing management

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication

Job description

• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Healthcare scheme
• Annual bonus

Are you looking for an opportunity to impact a manufacturing business? If you want to be a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in a positive and rewarding environment, where you'll be given autonomy to use your expertise in supply chain. The role will grow with you, keeping you engaged and challenged. If this sounds like something for you, click apply!

They are a leading designer and manufacturer of electromechanical products, used in growing markets globally. With a long-standing history and a great brand reputation, they can offer you a role where you can put your stamp on it and help drive a business forward. You'll be joining a company of less than 50 people, so your team will be a manageable size, there isn't so many people that you'll forget everyone's name, and most importantly, you will be able to make a huge impact as part of the leadership team.

As Supply Chain & Inventory Manager, they want your help with improving the on-time delivery of incoming goods, and there is a big opportunity to improve quality too. You will manage the supply chain, ensuring materials are available to support business growth. This includes strategic sourcing, demand planning, logistics and managing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily supply chain activities: identify material needs, negotiate prices and delivery and work closely with the purchasing team to support them with the order process.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support business growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Evaluate, monitor, and report on supplier performance, addressing issues as needed.
• Support inventory control during stock counts and resolve discrepancies.

Candidate Profile

• Proven supply chain/purchasing management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on and proactive approach
• Able to implement supplier development processes.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.
• A clear communicator, confident in challenging assumptions, detail-oriented, energetic, and results-driven