Supply Chain Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Essex to run end-to-end planning for mechanical assembly and CNC machining. You’ll own the schedule, convert MRP data into production plans and oversee supplier delivery, stock and lead times.

This hands-on role requires solid engineering or manufacturing planning experience, strong ERP/MRP skills and the ability to align cross-functional teams to keep machines running and materials flowing.

Qualifications

• Solid planning or supply chain background in engineering or manufacturing
• Strong MRP/ERP capability and confident Excel skills
• Track record managing supplier schedules and material flow
• Good analytical judgement and strong cross-team communication
• Experience in mechanical assembly or CNC planning is a bonus
• APICS/CPIM or CIPS certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule across mechanical assembly and machining operations
• Convert MRP data into workable purchase and production plans
• Stay ahead of supplier delivery, lead times and shortages
• Weigh stock cover against working capital
• Sequence CNC jobs to keep machines running and changeovers tight
• Track delivery performance and inventory accuracy, and fix what's slipping

Skills

Planning

MRP/ERP

Excel

Supplier scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

APICS CPIM or CIPS certification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Assembly, machining, materials, suppliers - you'd hold the whole picture, not just a piece of it.

Our client designs and manufactures precision engineering components for motorsport and other high-performance sectors. They need a Supply Chain Manager to run planning from end to end: production scheduling, material availability, supplier delivery and stock, all working together rather than in silos.

You'll:

• Own the schedule across mechanical assembly and machining operations
• Convert MRP data into workable purchase and production plans
• Stay ahead of supplier delivery, lead times and shortages
• Weigh stock cover against working capital
• Sequence CNC jobs to keep machines running and changeovers tight
• Track delivery performance and inventory accuracy, and fix what's slipping

You'll need:

• Solid planning or supply chain background in engineering or manufacturing
• Strong MRP/ERP capability and confident Excel skills
• A track record managing supplier schedules and material flow
• Good analytical judgement and the communication skills to keep different teams pulling the same way

Mechanical assembly or CNC planning experience is a bonus, as is APICS/CPIM or CIPS.

A genuinely end-to-end role, not planning boxed into one corner of the business.

Supply Chain Manager Essex, Essex, England