Supply Chain Manager

W Talent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Additional company benefits

Job summary

W Talent in Oxford is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead a growing engineering and manufacturing operation. This senior role will own the operational supply chain, develop the team and drive improvements across planning, procurement and delivery to meet expanding customer demands.

You will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Programme Management, shaping the function during a period of growth and delivering measurable improvements in KPI performance and supplier

Qualifications

• Established experience leading operational supply chain teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, planning and supplier management.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to drive change and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain team.
• Improve supplier performance and on-time delivery.
• Ensure effective planning to support manufacturing programmes.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvements.
• Improve supply chain processes, KPIs and overall operational performance.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve challenges and maintain programme delivery.
• Support the business through a period of growth.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Oxford | Site-Based | Senior Management Opportunity

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a successful, international engineering and manufacturing business experiencing significant growth.

This is a key leadership role where you will take ownership of the operational supply chain function, developing the existing team, improving processes and ensuring the successful delivery of manufacturing programmes.

The business is entering an exciting period of expansion, offering the opportunity to make a real impact and help shape the future of its supply chain operation.

The Role

Working closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering and Programme Management, you will be responsible for driving supply chain performance and ensuring the business can meet increasing customer and production demands.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing the existing supply chain team.
• Driving improvements in supplier performance, material availability and on-time delivery.
• Ensuring effective planning and coordination to support manufacturing programmes.
• Identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing continuous improvements.
• Improving supply chain processes, KPIs and overall operational performance.
• Working cross-functionally to resolve challenges and maintain programme delivery.
• Supporting the business through a significant period of growth.

About You

We are looking for an established Supply Chain Manager with experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing and developing an operational supply chain team.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, planning and supplier management.
• A track record of improving delivery performance and operational processes.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing programmes.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to drive change and improve performance.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive, electronics, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing would be advantageous.

The Opportunity Offers:

• An attractive senior remuneration package.
• Car allowance and performance-related bonus.
• Additional company benefits.
• The opportunity to join a growing international engineering business.
• Real ownership and influence over an important operational function.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.