Supply Chain Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Essex is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end planning for mechanical assembly and CNC machining. You will convert MRP data into workable purchase and production plans and coordinate supplier delivery and stock to keep production running smoothly.

Ideally you have solid planning experience in engineering or manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP capability and advanced Excel skills, plus a track record of managing supplier schedules and material flow in a

Qualifications

• Solid planning or supply chain background in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong MRP/ERP capability and advanced Excel skills.
• Track record managing supplier schedules and material flow.
• Good analytical judgement and cross-team communication.

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 minimize changeovers.
• Track delivery performance and inventory accuracy, and fix what’s slipping.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-team communication

Education

Engineering/manufacturing background

APICS/CPIM or CIPS

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Up to GBP70,000

Essex

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.