Supply Chain & Inventory Manager

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

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing firm in Oxford seeks a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to improve processes and driving business growth. The role offers career advancement, flexible hours, and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates possess manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. Join a small team and make a significant impact within the company.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working hours

Healthcare scheme

Annual bonus

Office based

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement supplier development processes.
• Change management and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Improve on-time delivery of goods and enhance quality.
• Manage supply chain activities such as sourcing and logistics.
• Develop strategies for business growth in procurement.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to meet goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Support inventory control and stock counts.

Skills

Proven supply chain management experience

Hands-on and proactive approach

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Results-driven

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• As Supply Chain & Inventory Manager, you will help improve the on-time delivery of incoming goods and have a big opportunity to improve quality.
• Manage the supply chain, ensuring materials are available to support business growth. This includes strategic sourcing, demand planning, logistics and managing supplier relationships.
• 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.

The Candidate

• 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.

Benefits

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