Supply Chain Manager

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, seeks a Supply Chain Manager in Falmouth to lead planning, buying and logistics across sites. You will align with the Global Supply Chain team to standardise processes, drive performance, and mentor a capable team while prioritising safety and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage supplier performance and inventory while delivering value across the end-to-end supply chain.

Qualifications

• Senior SCM experience with leadership
• Proven supplier relationship management
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Analytical data interpretation for strategic decisions
• Motivated self-starter in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem solving and prioritisation
• Experience leading a team toward shared objectives
• CIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain across planning, buying and logistics for Cardrew and Falmouth.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain to align processes and standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop the supply chain team and drive performance.
• Ensure safety and health standards are prioritised across the function.
• Develop SMART objectives and monitor performance against targets.
• Manage monthly S&OP processes and inventory targets.
• Deliver end-to-end supply chain improvements and supplier performance.
• Roll out D365 FO ERP and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Senior SCM experience

Supplier relationships

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coaching

CIPS Level 5

Education

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

D365 FO (ERP)

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Falmouth
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will have overallresponsibility for the supply chain function, including control of planning, operationalbuying and logistics across Cardrew and Falmouth.
You will also work in close collaboration with the central GlobalSupply Chain team to ensure alignment with process standardisation.

Reporting to the General Manager, the main remit for this roleis to lead the Supply Chain activities of the business, ensuring operationalneeds are met, considering the price, quality and delivery whilst ensuringcontinuity of supply and best practice.
Lead, enhance and develop all aspects of the two manufacturingunits supply chain performance; providing strategic insight to the seniorleadership team and other key stakeholders as required.

Demonstrating outstanding people skills, you will lead, mentor,coach, inspire and empower our talented people to continuously learn, developand achieve their full potential.

Key Accountabilities include:

• You will develop SMART objectives for and with teamcolleagues and departments to aid business performance and the ability toconsistently meet customer demands, measuring achievement of performancetargets, whilst utilising and promoting high levels of engagement with SelfDirected Teams across your areas of responsibility.
• Leadthe monthly Site S&OP process, ensuring alignment of Demand, Supply,Inventory, Capacity and Financial plans with Sales, Finance and StrategicBusiness Development. Develop a robust supply plan that supports customerdemand and the Global Supply Chain strategy.
• Be accountable forachieving agreed OTTC and Finished Goods inventory targets. Where performancefalls below agreed thresholds, develop and execute recovery plans, providingregular progress updates through the Global Supply Chain governance process.
• Be responsible for ensuring a positivesafety culture in areas of responsibility, ensuring that the health, safety andwellbeing of all personnel is the number one priority.
• Collaborate with theHead of Global Supply Chain to implement and sustain global planning standards,inventory policies, KPI governance and continuous improvement initiatives.Actively contribute to cross-site standardisation and the development of a resilientend-to-end Supply Chain network.
• You will build effective relationships withinernal and external customers and suppliers, overseeing and ensuring bestpractice is maintained throughout the supply chain
• You will lead and improve supplierperformance in terms of Service Level, Lead Time, cost, stock level, etc, andbe responsible for annual stock counts during the financial year
• You will ensure through effective planningthat the right levels of inventory are established, maintained, and flexed tomeet current and future operational/project needs
• You will develop the materials, stockcontrol and handling processes to gain improvements in efficiency and control
• Lead the internal movement ofmaterials and finished goods, developing logistics capabilities to supportcontinued growth and development
• You will lead and deliver D365 FO (ERP)implementation and roll out
• Ensure that supply chain processesmeet legal requirements and standards and are compliant with internal policiesincluding Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and the Group Management Code
• Champion and have oversight in NewProduct Development Projects to ensure viable delivery of supply chain for newmaterials
• Drive environmental and sustainability improvements;identify how Supply Chain will contribute to the success of the One Planetstrategy, developing an implementation plan to ensure its achievement.

Skills/Experience

• You have demonstrable experiencing working as a Senior SupplyChain Manager or equivalent (e.g. Purchasing/Sourcing Manager & Planning)
• You will have significant experience in maintainingeffective and productive relationships with external suppliers
• You will have robust commercial and financial awarenesswith strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• You will be analytical and have the ability to interpretdata to provide strategic and tactical solutions.
• You will be a positive, self-managing and highlymotivated individual who thrives in a fast paced, innovative environment with aflexible and proactive nature
• You will be a strong problem-solver who is able toidentify and deliver priorities in a decisive manner
• You will have demonstrable experience in managing andleading a team of people to achieve shared objectives
• You will be CIPS qualified to a minimum of level 5 orhold equivalent experience

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we willalways consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so wehave introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group InclusionCommitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss ordomestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in ourapplication form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader inmanufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies forthe life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-useapplications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholdersas we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Ourtechnologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes andindustrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors andHealthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions thatsit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions andinspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to maketheir difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers,our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environmentwhere everyone feels included.