Supply Chain Manager

helm recruit; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Helm Recruit is partnering with a well-established organisation in the United Kingdom to lead planning and inventory optimisation as part of a major supply chain transformation. You will own forecasting, replenishment and stock optimisation to improve service levels and product availability.

Sitting at the heart of the function, you will drive data-informed decisions, lead a change programme and develop the team, with hands-on Slimstock experience being essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Slimstock experience is essential.
• Strong background in supply chain planning and inventory management.
• Experience improving forecasting, replenishment and stock optimisation.
• Proven ability to lead change and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning and optimisation to improve stock performance and service levels.
• Drive the utilisation and development of a specialist supply chain planning platform.
• Enhance forecasting, replenishment and planning processes via data-driven decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop the team while embedding best-practice planning principles.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Demand planning

Forecasting

Replenishment

Change management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Slimstock

Job description

Are you an experienced supply chain professional with a passion for inventory optimisation, planning and continuous improvement?

We're partnering with a well-established organisation embarking on an exciting supply chain transformation journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of planning and inventory processes, drive operational improvements and play a key role in the successful adoption of a specialist supply chain planning platform.

Offering significant scope to influence change, this role would suit someone who enjoys improving processes, challenging the status quo and delivering measurable results.

The Opportunity

Sitting at the heart of the supply chain function, you'll be responsible for improving forecasting, inventory management and replenishment processes to enhance product availability whilst optimising stock levels.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll drive best practice, improve decision-making through data and help create a more efficient and scalable planning function.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a business that is investing heavily in its future growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading inventory planning and optimisation activities to improve stock performance and service levels.
• Driving the successful utilisation and ongoing development of a specialist supply chain planning platform.
• Enhancing forecasting, replenishment and planning processes through data-driven decision making.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing and developing a team whilst embedding best-practice planning principles.

What We're Looking For

• Previous hands-on experience with Slimstock is essential.
• Strong background in supply chain planning, inventory management or demand planning.
• Experience improving forecasting, replenishment and stock optimisation processes.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and deliver operational improvements.
• Previous people leadership experience with strong communication and analytical skills.

Why Apply?

This is far more than a traditional supply chain management role. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, enhance business performance and play a leading role in a significant supply chain transformation programme.

If you're looking for a position where you can genuinely make your mark and drive long-term improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have previous hands-on Slimstock experience. Unfortunately, candidates without Slimstock exposure cannot be considered