Supply Chain Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Vange; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited in Essex seeks a Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end planning for mechanical assembly, machining, and materials. You will orchestrate production scheduling, material availability and supplier delivery to maintain a smooth manufacturing flow.

Strong MRP/ERP and Excel skills are essential, with a track record in supplier scheduling and material flow. Mechanical/CNC planning experience is a plus, APICS/CPIM or CIPS valued.

Qualifications

• Solid planning or supply chain background in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong MRP/ERP capability and confident Excel skills.
• A track record managing supplier schedules and material flow.
• Good analytical judgement and cross-team communication.
• Mechanical assembly or CNC planning experience is a bonus; APICS/CPIM or CIPS valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule across mechanical assembly and machining operations
• Convert MRP data into workable purchase and production plans
• Stay ahead of supplier delivery, lead times and shortages
• Weigh stock cover against working capital
• Sequence CNC jobs to keep machines running and changeovers tight
• Track delivery performance and inventory accuracy, and fix what's slipping

Skills

MRP/ERP

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Up to £70,000

Essex

Assembly, machining, materials, suppliers - you'd hold the whole picture, not just a piece of it.

Our client designs and manufactures precision engineering components for motorsport and other high-performance sectors. They need a Supply Chain Manager to run planning from end to end: production scheduling, material availability, supplier delivery and stock, all working together rather than in silos.

You'll:

• Own the schedule across mechanical assembly and machining operations
• Convert MRP data into workable purchase and production plans
• Stay ahead of supplier delivery, lead times and shortages
• Weigh stock cover against working capital
• Sequence CNC jobs to keep machines running and changeovers tight
• Track delivery performance and inventory accuracy, and fix what's slipping

You'll need:

• Solid planning or supply chain background in engineering or manufacturing
• Strong MRP/ERP capability and confident Excel skills
• A track record managing supplier schedules and material flow
• Good analytical judgement and the communication skills to keep different teams pulling the same way
• Mechanical assembly or CNC planning experience is a bonus, as is APICS/CPIM or CIPS.

A genuinely end-to-end role, not planning boxed into one corner of the business.

Interested? Message The Collective Network for a confidential chat