Supply Chain Manager

Premier Placement Services; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager in the United Kingdom for a key leadership position. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, optimizing logistics, and ensuring effective stock management. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in supply chain management and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in supply chain management.
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production flow and ensure alignment of materials and processes.
• Negotiate supplier and customer contracts.
• Lead production planning to maximise output.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Job description

Are you an experienced supply chain professional with a passion for driving operational excellence? My client is looking for a highly organised and proactive Supply Chain Manager to lead their end-to-end supply chain operations — from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished goods to customers. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will oversee every stage of the production flow, ensuring materials, processes, and people are aligned to deliver industry‑leading performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely sourcing of all raw materials, maintaining high levels of stock accuracy.
• Negotiate supplier and customer contracts for materials.
• Lead production planning with a two‑week fixed plan to maximise output and efficiency.
• Optimise logistics to meet targets and control costs.
• Use ERP systems to track inventory, analyse performance and drive process improvements.
• Investigate OTIF failures and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong supplier relationships and implement innovative supply chain improvements.
• Conduct capacity planning and support future investment decisions.
• Lead weekly planning and S&OP meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in supply chain management.
• Highly analytical and exceptionally organised.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor information to different audiences.
• A proactive problem‑solver and strong relationship builder.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Premier Placement Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.