Supply Chain Manager

Compass Point Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to enhance inventory management and support customers across the UK and Europe. This role involves collaborating with global teams to optimize production and reduce waste while ensuring raw materials and packaging are ready for timely deliveries. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in inventory management, possess analytical and strong communication skills, and have knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. Additional benefits include a holiday entitlement of 22 days plus 3 days for Christmas and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Holiday entitlement: 22 days + 3 days during shut down

Stakeholder pension with 5% company contribution

Voluntary Vitality healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in inventory management or planning.
• Strong understanding of supply and demand planning.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for finished goods, raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate with global S&OP teams to determine inventory levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Skills

Inventory management experience

Excellent analytical abilities

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

IoSCM qualifications in Supply Chain or Warehouse Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At Compass Point Recruitment, we're partnered with a fantastic company in Suffolk that's searching for an experienced Supply Chain Manager t to support their UK and European customers. This role is critical in ensuring that raw materials and packaging are ready for planned production run, so customers receive their orders on time, every time.

You'll also play a key part in waste reduction by collaborating with global manufacturing teams to classify items, helping to minimise annual disposal costs.

If you enjoy working in a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment - this could be the perfect place for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory for finished goods, raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate with global S&OP teams to determine accurate inventory levels and performance metrics.
• Coordinate imports from internal and external suppliers and oversee stock transactions across all facilities.
• Monitor inventory to ensure levels are both operationally and financially viable.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Oversee upstream and downstream product flow; produce analysis and reports as required.
• Identify expiring products and liaise with global teams to explore rework opportunities and reduce waste.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in inventory management or planning, ideally within a multi-site or multi-end-user environment.
• ERP/MRP system experience (desirable).
• IoSCM qualifications in Supply Chain or Warehouse Management (desirable).
• Strong understanding of supply and demand planning, including S&OP.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel to international facilities may be required.
• Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (on site)
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Holiday entitlement: 22 days + 3 additional days during the Christmas-New Year shutdown. Holiday increases by 1 day for every 5 consecutive years of service.
• Stakeholder pension with 5% company contribution.
• Voluntary Vitality healthcare scheme.

If this position is of interest, please apply today.

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