Supply Chain Manager

ESCATEC Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Escatec is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager in the United Kingdom to lead purchasing, planning, inventory, warehousing and shipping. You will ensure material flow from suppliers through production to customers while improving service, cost and operational performance.

The role requires degree-level supply chain expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on ERP experience with Infor LN or SAP. You will drive supplier performance and optimize stock levels while supporting new product

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in supply chain, purchasing, operations or business management.
• Strong supply chain leadership experience in contract manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Practical experience across purchasing, planning, inventory and logistics.
• Confident user of ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain team across purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing and shipping.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost.
• Ensure material availability supports production plans and customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate inventory, control excess and slow-moving stock, and reduce supply risk.
• Own and improve supply chain processes and ERP use, including Infor LN or a comparable system.
• Support new product launches and work with commercial and manufacturing teams to align demand and capacity.
• Set departmental KPIs, manage the annual budget, and recruit, coach and develop the team.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Purchasing & planning

Inventory management

Demand forecasting

Education

Degree in supply chain

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Job description

At Escatec, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-grade electronics and electro-mechanical solutions for disruptive Industrial, Medical, and Transportation OEMs. Our commitment to innovation and quality is driven by our talented team, who work collaboratively to push the boundaries of technology. We value creativity, collaboration, and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive and grow. Join us and be a part of a dynamic company that puts people first and is dedicated to making a difference.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the material resources planning & demand fulfillment portion of the supply chain from the point of manufacture (& at the supplier) to customer. To ensure proper development of the requirements plan and the execution of the plan throughout the supply chain including shipping function.

The Role

We are looking for an experiencedSupply Chain Manager to lead purchasing, planning, inventory, warehousing and shipping. You will ensure materials flow efficiently from suppliers through production to customers while improving service, cost and operational performance.

• Lead the supply chain team across purchasing, planning, logistics, warehousing and shipping.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness and cost.
• Ensure material availability supports production plans and customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate inventory, control excess and slow-moving stock, and reduce supply risk.
• Own and improve supply chain processes and ERP use, including Infor LN or a comparable system.
• Support new product launches and work with commercial and manufacturing teams to align demand and capacity.
• Set departmental KPIs, manage the annual budget, and recruit, coach and develop the team.

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, purchasing, operations or business management.
• Strong supply chain leadership experience in contract manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Practical experience across purchasing, planning, inventory and logistics.
• Confident user of ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP.
• Commercially aware, analytical and self-motivated, with strong communication, negotiation and people-leadership skills.

Key Measures of Success

• On-time delivery and material availability.
• Inventory accuracy, stock turns and controlled excess.
• Supplier performance and departmental cost control.