Supply Chain Manager

Teledyne FLIR; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end activities from procurement to delivery in a manufacturing environment.

You will develop strategies to improve cost, quality and on-time delivery, manage inventory, planning, warehousing and logistics, and lead a team across functions. SAP/MRP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Desirable: electronics, aerospace, defence, or engineering manufacturing experience.
• Desirable: knowledge of S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Desirable: CPIM/CSCP or equivalent qualification.
• Lean Manufacturing and CI experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, planning, inventory, stores, and logistics functions.
• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet demand and capacity.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate supply agreements.
• Oversee inventory management, cycle counts and stock accuracy.
• Ensure efficient inbound/outbound logistics and stores operations.
• Lead S&OP/Demand Planning processes and cross-functional planning.
• Coach and develop supply chain personnel and drive KPI reporting.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Planning

Inventory management

Warehousing

Logistics

Supplier management

SAP

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Supply chain qualification (CIPS/APICS)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

About Us

We are a niche, complex design and manufacturing business at the forefront of advanced technology and engineering. Operating in highly regulated environments, we combine innovation, precision and technical expertise to deliver specialist solutions to customers worldwide. Driven by excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, we offer exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop specialist skills and make a real impact. Our people are central to our success, and every employee plays a vital role in shaping our future.

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all supply chain activities to ensure the efficient flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers through to production and customer delivery. The role will develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business objectives relating to cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and customer satisfaction while ensuring supply continuity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy

Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory, stores, and logistics functions. Support business growth through scalable supply chain processes and systems. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure supply continuity.

Production Planning & Scheduling

Ensure effective demand and supply planning processes are in place. Lead the development of production plans aligned to customer demand and available capacity. Monitor schedule adherence and resolve material constraints affecting production. Collaborate with Operations to achieve build plan attainment and delivery commitments.

Procurement & Supplier Management

Manage supplier performance against quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics. Lead supplier reviews and improvement plans. Negotiate supply agreements and commercial terms where appropriate. Drive supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives. Ensure robust supplier risk assessment and contingency planning.

Inventory Management

Establish inventory policies and controls to optimise stock levels. Balance inventory investment against customer service requirements. Monitor excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory. Implement actions to improve inventory accuracy and stock turnover. Oversee cycle count and inventory audit processes.

Logistics & Stores Management

Ensure efficient inbound and outbound logistics activities. Manage stores operations to maintain inventory accuracy and material availability. Optimise transportation and freight costs while maintaining delivery performance. Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

S&OP / Demand Planning

Lead the monthly Demand and Supply Review process. Facilitate cross-functional planning activities involving Sales, Operations, Finance, and Engineering. Develop demand forecasting methodologies and monitor forecast accuracy. Provide visibility of capacity, supply constraints, and mitigation plans.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel. Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Manage resource planning, succession planning, and training requirements.

Performance Management

Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards and KPI reporting. Analyse performance trends and implement corrective actions. Present supply chain performance updates to senior management. Drive initiatives that improve OTIF performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations. Support internal and external audits. Maintain robust processes for procurement, planning, inventory control, and supplier management. Drive process standardisation and best practices.

Knowledge and Experience Essential

Proven experience within Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics. Experience managing supplier relationships and performance. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience leading and developing teams.

Desirable

Electronics, aerospace, defence, or engineering manufacturing experience. Knowledge of S&OP/SIOP processes. Professional supply chain qualification (CIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP or equivalent). Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Teledyne UK Company Benefits

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.