Supply Chain Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Stanborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Private GP 24/7

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain are seeking a commercially minded supply chain professional to own a critical function within a national operation. You will manage inventory, suppliers and performance across a fast-paced network, driving improvements and delivering value.

This role requires strong data analysis, stakeholder engagement and willingness to travel UK-wide to support sites and ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and fast-paced supply chain operations.
• Strong supplier relationship management and performance accountability.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to travel across the UK to support sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the supply chain function across the network.
• Act as primary relationship manager for external suppliers, driving service excellence and improvements.
• Monitor inventory levels and supply chain performance using data insights.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities.
• Take ownership of supply chain escalations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Travel across the UK network to support sites and ensure consistent results.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain operations

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Job description

Grade: RCS J Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: London - Euston - Travel UK Wide Required This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Supply Chain professional to take ownership of a critical function within a high-profile national operation. Working at the heart of the supply chain, you'll play a key role in ensuring products, inventory and supplier performance support seamless service delivery across a complex and fast-paced network. As the main link between DHL operations and external supply partners, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership to drive continuous improvement, solve operational challenges and deliver real value to the business. If you thrive on building relationships, analysing performance data and making things happen, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact. A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Lead the day-to-day management of the supply chain function, ensuring inventory, ordering and replenishment processes support operational performance across the network.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for external suppliers, driving service excellence, performance improvements and effective issue resolution.
• Monitor inventory levels, product availability and supply chain performance, using data and insight to support operational decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, risks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of supply chain escalations, coordinating corrective actions and service recovery plans to minimise operational disruption.
• Travel across the UK network to support sites, engage with stakeholders and ensure supply chain processes are delivering consistent results.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have strong experience in inventory management and supply chain operations within a fast-paced environment.
• Are confident managing supplier relationships and holding partners accountable for performance and service delivery.
• Enjoy working with data, identifying trends and using insights to improve operational performance.
• Can build credible relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Thrive in a role that combines strategic planning with hands‑on operational problem solving.
• Are flexible and willing to travel across the UK to support operational sites and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

WHY JOIN US?

• Access to the Company Car or Car Allowance Scheme
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries include retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 21st September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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• Have strong experience in inventory management and supply chain operations within a fast-paced environment.
• Are confident managing supplier relationships and holding partners accountable for performance and service delivery.
• Enjoy working with data, identifying trends and using insights to improve operational performance.
• Can build credible relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Thrive in a role that combines strategic planning with hands‑on operational problem solving.
• Are flexible and willing to travel across the UK to support operational sites and develop strong stakeholder relationships.

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries include retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

WHY JOIN US?

• Access to the Company Car or Car Allowance Scheme
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more