Supply Chain Manager

Eaton; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee material flow and optimize supply chain operations. The role involves strategic vision development, compliance monitoring, and cross-functional project leadership, requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and a strong focus on employee growth and wellbeing are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Encouragement of internal promotion

Health and safety focus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree or CPIM accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end flow of materials to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in KPIs related to supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of lean principles

Understanding of global supply chain dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or CPIM accreditation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Onsite: Lakeside – Kingston upon Thames

Eaton’s Aerospace Fluid Electrical Distribution (FED) division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end flow of materials into, through, and out of the facility to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and minimized logistics costs. You will leverage Eaton’s Aerospace Materials Strategy and standard tools to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will also play a critical role in deploying systems and processes supported by our Global and Divisional Materials teams.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for supply chain operations across the site.
• Utilize tools like ERP Health Monitor to ensure compliance and performance in procurement and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement in KPIs such as Material Availability, Inventory Days on Hand, Warehouse Efficiency, and Excess & Obsolete inventory.
• Identify and implement process improvements by understanding material demand and optimizing service flow.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet customer and contractual expectations.
• Lead cross-functional coordination on high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing and logistics teams to implement best-in-class supply chain solutions.
• Deploy and maintain inventory replenishment plans to balance service levels, inventory, and logistics costs.
• Oversee quarterly and annual physical inventories and cycle count processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or CPIM accreditation

Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro), Kinaxis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational inefficiencies and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of lean principles and metrics.
• Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and compliance requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (private medical insurance, volunteering day, life insurance, employee discounts,
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happened.

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