Supply Chain Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, purchasing, and shipping processes. The role involves developing sustainable supply chain strategies, optimizing procurement, and managing relationships with suppliers. Candidates should have significant experience in planning and management within a manufacturing environment, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in Planning in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, scheduling, and shipping processes.
• Implement supply chain strategies and optimize inventory.
• Analyze data to forecast future demand.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Manager oversees the processes for planning, scheduling, purchasing, and shipping/receiving while also working to develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain process that is sustainable for growth.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage and support the departments to procure materials, schedule sub-assemblies, final assemblies, outside manufacturing services, and to receive and ship deliveries.
2. Identify, recommend, and implement short and mid-term improvements to current processes and reporting.
3. Build relationships within the company and with external parties, including suppliers.
4. Implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy.
5. Optimize procurement and inventory strategies to align with current sales and operations plans.
6. Develop and implement an integrated planning and scheduling approach that optimizes capacity and improves on-time metrics.
7. Analyze historical data and market trends to forecast future demand.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

No agencies or recruiters please.

Requirements:

Education – Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field) or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in Planning with a strong background in Production Control, Warehousing, and Materials Management in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of Management experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• ASCM/APICS certification is a plus.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities, and Training Needs:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manipulate database data in spreadsheets using advanced Excel concepts.