Supply Chain Manager

SF Recruitment; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager based in the United Kingdom who will lead regional planning, logistics, and fulfilment activities. The candidate will have a proven background in supply chain management within a distribution environment, alongside practical experience in customs and cross-border logistics. Responsibilities include managing inventory, overseeing order fulfilment, and developing a logistics team. The role demands strong analytical and planning skills, working in a dynamic and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in supply chain, logistics, or operations management within a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with accountability for team performance.
• Practical experience managing cross-border logistics and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional demand planning and forecasting activities.
• Manage inventory performance, balancing service levels and working capital.
• Oversee end-to-end order fulfilment processes through ERP systems.

Skills

Planning and analytical skills

Customer-focused mindset

Strong understanding of demand planning

Effective communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with an international industrial organisation in Coventry, to recruit a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead regional planning, logistics, and fulfilment activities, based in their Coventry site. The role sits within a commercially driven distribution environment placing strong emphasis on Logsitcs management (Warehouse, customs, import / export) demand alignment, supply availability, inventory control, and customer service performance. This is a senior operational role with people leadership responsibility and broad stakeholder exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional demand planning and forecasting activities, translating commercial requirements into effective supply and replenishment plans.
• Manage inventory performance, balancing service levels, working capital, and stock risk.
• Oversee end-to-end order fulfilment processes through ERP systems, ensuring customer and internal service levels are met.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics across the UK, Ireland, and EU, working with third-party logistics providers.
• Own customs and trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to UK and EU regulations and audit requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a supply chain and logistics team, setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Define and monitor operational KPIs, driving continuous improvement across service, cost, and efficiency.
• Act as a key interface between commercial teams, European supply partners, and external service providers.
• Contribute to regional and group-level projects, system improvements, and operational initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Experience - Proven background in supply chain, logistics, or operations management within a distribution-led or commercial environment. Good knowledge of Demand & Supply Planning - Demonstrated people leadership experience with accountability for team performance. - Practical experience managing cross-border logistics and customs processes.
• Skills & Capabilities - Strong planning and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage complex operational priorities. - Solid understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and logistics operations. - Confident user of ERP systems (e.g. SAP or equivalent). - Effective communicator, able to influence across functions and levels