Supply Chain Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee operations, ensuring an efficient balance between cost and service. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in supply chain management, strong negotiation abilities, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This role offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, creating a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Early Friday Finish

Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death In Service

Qualifications

• Significant experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
• Understanding of complex Global Supply Chains.
• Strong negotiation and sourcing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply & Demand Planning, translating forecasts into accurate supply plans.
• Manage Procurement, negotiating with suppliers for best costs and quality.
• Optimise Inventory Management to maintain ideal stock levels.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Procurement Negotiation

Inventory Management

Logistics Oversight

ERP Systems

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Software

Job description

Escape Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading 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, service and efficiency across Supply & Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory and Logistics.

Overview

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

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.

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

Benefits

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

Apply now to join this exciting business.