Supply Chain Manager

CheckFire Ltd; Bedwas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Christmas Shutdown

Bank Holidays

Additional 3 days holiday

Profit Sharing

Pension Scheme

EAP TELUS Health

Digital GP Appointments

Job summary

CheckFire Ltd in Wales is seeking an Interim Supply Chain Manager to lead the Procurement Team and develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy. This fixed-term maternity cover role focuses on ensuring readiness and meeting customer demands through robust planning and supplier management.

You will negotiate terms, manage inventory, analyse demand patterns, and work with Sales, Marketing and Operations to secure stock availability and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management within manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong analytical and organisational capabilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator at all levels of the organisation.
• Resilient under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organisational goals and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Procurement Team, ensuring effective task allocation.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Analyse product sales, demand patterns, and market trends to inform decisions.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and product mixes for operational needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to ensure stock for major opportunities.
• Oversee inbound logistics and supplier performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain.
• Foster cross-functional communication for alignment.
• Support NPI and NOOS product lines forecasting.
• Monitor and report on inventory financials and take corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Resilience

Job description

CheckFire – serving the fire trade since 1975. With 50 years’ experience in the Fire Safety, nobody knows the trade better. We have established a proven track record of excellence and have earned the respect of our customers by delivering quality products and dependable service. As the market leader in the Fire Trade, we offer an unparalleled level of capability and reliability. Our stocks are enormous, our service is personal, and our promises are genuine.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Supply Chain Manager to Lead the Procurement Team, while developing and executing a comprehensive supply chain strategy that supports operational readiness and customer demands. This is a fixed term contract - covering Maternity leave.

This role will establish and maintain effective procurement and inventory control systems, taking full responsibility for inventory levels through accurate planning and forecasting supported by historical and projected data. You will build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable sourcing, negotiate optimal terms, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Duties

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organisational goals, focusing on continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Lead the Procurement Team by supervising, coaching, and developing staff, ensuring effective task allocation and high performance
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies that secure optimal commercial terms and maintain a reliable, high‑quality vendor base
• Oversee the analysis of product sales, demand patterns, and market trends using historical and projected data to inform decision‑making
• Establish, monitor, and maintain optimal safety stock levels and product mixes to meet operational and customer demand
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to support major sales opportunities with appropriate stock availability and supply planning
• Hold final accountability for global inventory financial levels, recommending corrective actions for overstock and understock situations
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to build, maintain, and continuously refine the inventory forecast, responding quickly to emerging trends and changes
• Work closely with the Purchasing Team to ensure accurate forecasting and availability for NPI (New Product Introduction) and NOOS (Never Out of Stock) product lines
• Oversee and control the performance of shipping agents, freight forwarders, and hauliers to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient inbound goods receipt
• Identify, lead, and manage cost‑saving initiatives across the supply chain, reporting outcomes and driving continuous improvement
• Foster strong inter‑departmental communication to support alignment, transparency, and effective cross‑functional collaboration

Experience

• Proven experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Strong analytical and organisational capabilities, with a proven ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions
• High attention to detail combined with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously
• Confident and effective communicator, able to engage clearly and professionally at all levels of the organisation
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining focus, accuracy, and direction in fast‑paced or high‑demand environments

In return we offer the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday + up to 4 days for Christmas Shutdown + Bank Holidays
• The option to buy an additional 3 days holiday
• Profit Sharing - Receive a percentage of your salary based on the company achieving EBITDA results
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with Royal London
• EAP Provider with TELUS Health
• Access to Digital GP Appointments and medical professionals