Supply Chain Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce business in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations. You will manage supply and demand planning, procurement, inventory, and logistics to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has significant supply chain management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers hybrid working, an early Friday finish, and benefits like medical insurance and income protection.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death In Service

Early Friday Finish

Qualifications

• Significant experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
• Understanding of complex Global Supply Chains.
• Proven experience in developing successful teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Translate forecasts into accurate supply plans and drive S&OP processes.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure cost, quality, and lead times.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation and sourcing skills

Problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Escape Recruitment is working with a leading e-commerce/distribution business to recruit a Supply Chain Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to lead end-to-end operations, ensuring the right balance of cost, supply and efficiency across Supply & Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead Supply & Demand Planning, translating forecasts into accurate supply plans and driving S&OP processes.
• Manage Procurement, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best cost, quality and lead times, and building long-term strategic partnerships.
• Optimise Inventory Management, maintaining ideal stock levels to balance service and cost while reducing waste.
• Oversee Logistics & Distribution, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery and managing transportation providers.
• Leverage ERP systems to drive process improvements, real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making.
• Track KPIs, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with safety, trade and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Knowledge for the role

• Significant experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
• Understanding of complex Global Supply Chains.
• Strong negotiation and sourcing skills.
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience in developing successful teams.
• Demonstrable experience in ERP systems and process optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands‑on team player who rolls up their sleeves to drive success for colleagues and the business

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact in a business committed to operational excellence and growth.

• Hybrid working
• Early Friday Finish
• Medical Insurance, Income Protection and Death In Service

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity!