Supply Chain Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Maldon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International, on behalf of a leading global materials manufacturer, is recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager for its Maldon site in Essex. You will lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including production planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics, driving efficiency and cost reduction.

You will develop and coach a local team, establish KPIs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with procurement, customer service and commercial teams to optimise

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a supply chain team within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations including production planning, materials management, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
• Experience improving operational efficiency, service levels and supply chain performance.
• Experience managing and developing teams, setting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with ERP, warehouse management or production planning systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operational, commercial and customer-facing teams.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance within manufacturing.
• A recognised supply chain qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for the site, ensuring efficient flow of materials and information.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to align capacity with demand.
• Manage inventory including raw materials, WIP and finished goods to optimise stock and working capital.
• Direct warehouse, transport, distribution and inbound/outbound shipments.
• Collaborate with procurement, customer service and commercial teams on issues and order fulfilment.
• Coach and develop the local supply chain team, set KPIs and drive performance.
• Drive Lean and process improvement to reduce waste, lead times and costs.
• Use ERP/planning systems for reporting, planning and standardisation.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Production planning

Inventory management

Logistics

ERP systems

Education

Supply chain qualification

Tools

ERP

Job description

Mackinnon Bruce, on behalf of a leading global materials manufacturer, is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to join the organisation as a Supply Chain Manager, based at its site in Maldon, Essex.

This position is responsible for overseeing and optimising the end-to-end supply chain operation, ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity and business objectives. The successful candidate will lead key functions including production planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, warehousing, logistics and customer fulfilment, driving operational efficiency, cost reduction and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, products and information across the site.
• Manage production planning and scheduling, ensuring material availability and alignment between manufacturing capacity and customer demand.
• Oversee raw material, work-in-progress and finished goods inventory, optimising stock levels, inventory accuracy and working capital.
• Manage warehouse operations, transportation, distribution and inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work closely with procurement, customer service and commercial teams to resolve supply issues and ensure effective order fulfilment.
• Lead, coach and develop the local supply chain team, setting operational KPIs and driving accountability and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and process optimisation, to reduce waste, lead times and operating costs.
• Utilise ERP and planning systems to support accurate reporting, effective planning and process standardisation.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, while managing operational risks and business continuity.
• Monitor supply chain performance against key metrics, including on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover and production plan adherence.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience leading a supply chain team within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, including production planning, materials management, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
• Demonstrable experience improving operational efficiency, service levels and supply chain performance.
• Experience managing and developing teams, setting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working with ERP, warehouse management or production planning systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across operational, commercial and customer-facing teams.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• A recognised supply chain qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global specialty materials business with a diverse manufacturing portfolio serving industries including personal care, healthcare, hygiene, industrial cleaning and construction.

As Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping site-wide supply chain performance, leading a multidisciplinary team and driving improvements across manufacturing efficiency, inventory management, customer service and operational costs. Working closely with the Site Director and wider leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the site's performance while contributing to the continued success of an established global organisation.