Supply Chain Manager

Morgan Gray; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead improvements in Purchasing, Planning, and Logistics. This mid-senior level role involves managing a team, supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient material flow throughout the supply chain. The position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary package, and numerous benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Defined pension scheme up to 9%

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume manufacturing, preferably FMCG, Chemicals or Pharmaceuticals.
• Proven track record in a supply chain management role.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain strategy and operations for the business.
• Implement improvements across Purchasing, Planning and Logistics.
• Directly supervise a department of 20 staff with 3 direct reports.

Skills

Supplier management

Inventory management

Logistics

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

CIPS Accreditation

Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing qualification

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A well established and company in Greater Manchester are looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager to help drive the business through their next phase of growth.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, the initial priority will be to identify and implement improvements across Purchasing, Planning and Logistics functions to improve customer delivery targets and internal raw material stocks.

The long term scope of the role will involve managing the supply chain strategy for the business as well as coordination with the wider group of companies. Key duties will include:

• Responsible for all systems used to manage the flow of materials in the distribution and manufacturing stages
• Directly manage a Supply Chain department of 20 staff via 3 direct reports
• Establishing schedules for ordering materials and maintaining an efficient inventory
• Ensuring material planning aligns to order book fulfilment, meeting demand
• Supplier management and development to improve delivery, availability, and costs

Successful applicants will need to have held a supply chain management position within a complex/high volume manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG, Chemicals or Pharmaceutical) and have experience in managing planning, logistics and procurement. Ideally candidates will be degree educated or (equivalent) and be CIPS accredited. A formal Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing qualification would be an advantage

The position is based on site Monday-Friday with flexible start and finish times. As well as salary, the role comes with a car allowance, annual bonus 26 days total holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, and defined pension scheme up to 9%.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Production, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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