Supply Chain Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop customer and supply chain processes. The role involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing operational performance, and creating a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and previous leadership roles.

Benefits

Occupational Sick Pay

Death in service x2 salary

Pension scheme

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments involving machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or similar.
• Previous leadership or management experience in a supply chain role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all customers and their order book demands.
• Monitor and manage the sales order books.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Experience

Job description

Job Reference:

JN -052025-62687_1747046051

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Do you have experience working within a company that manufactures and assembles high precision components? (Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly)

Are you looking to work for a first-class precision engineering business?

If so, please read on.

Salary and Hours

• Salary: Up to £60,000
• Hours: 7am/8am start, finishing at 4pm/5pm Monday to Thursday, and 12:00 on Fridays

Holidays and Benefits

• Holidays: 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year including bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 1 year of continuous service
• Benefits: Occupational Sick Pay, death in service x2 salary, pension scheme

Overview

Working within a first-class precision engineering business that manufactures components using methods such as CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, and Fabrication, we now require a Supply Chain Manager to lead, own, and develop the customer and supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the main point of contact for all customers and their order book demands
2. Monitor and manage the sales order books
3. Identify any order book movements that could lead to obsolete stock/materials
4. Work closely with Manufacturing Managers to address delivery issues promptly
5. Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers to improve service quality
6. Manage the day-to-day supplier relationships and operational performance of the supply base
7. Implement and oversee category/supplier strategies based on supply chain performance
8. Create a high-performance culture through effective team development and performance management
9. Support supply chain audits and risk management practices to mitigate risks

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate may have some of the following, but all applications are considered individually:

• Experience in manufacturing environments involving machining, sheet metal, fabrication, or similar
• Previous leadership or management experience in a supply chain role

Location

Commutable from: Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Long Eaton, and surrounding areas

Application Note

If interested, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we support flexible working options.

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Contact

For more information, please contact us at 01332 360055.