Supply Chain Manager in Lancaster, Lancashire

Energy Jobline CVL; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Package

Bonus Structure

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Alcedo Selection is partnered with a global graphics leader seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to drive end-to-end planning, stock control, and logistics from Lancaster. The role leads demand and supply planning, capacity and network management, and S&OP across multiple brands to meet customer demand and optimize cost-to-serve.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in supply planning in global/matrix environments, with strong analytics, ERP/APS proficiency, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus 10+ years in supply planning or supply chain roles.
• Experience with S&OP processes in global/matrix environments.
• Strong data analytics, forecasting, and use of ERP/APS tools required.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning, supply planning, and stock management across networks.
• Oversee logistics, capacity planning, and regional S&OP leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication & Influencing

Technical Proficiency

Business Acumen

Leadership & Collaboration

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics & Predictive Analytics

CPIM or similar supply chain certifications

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

APS systems

Job description

ROLE: Global Supply Chain Manager
LOCATION: Lancaster (ideally based within 1.5 hours)
SALARY: Very Competitive Salary package, Car Package, Bonus Structure, 25 Days Holiday, Pension.
Alcedo Selection is proud to be partnered with a global market leader in the manufacture and distribution of graphic materials. They are well known for exceptional products, which outperform competitor offerings in real-world applications as well as supporting valued customers with unequalled customer service. The company’s global reach has shown significant growth over the last 10 years: they are now specified daily by sign and digital professionals around the world. Class-leading manufacturing, selection and conversion processes guarantee the highest standards of quality, technical compatibility, and consistency in the industry. Due to continued expansion the company have identified the need for a Supply Chain Manager to lead the end-to-end supply chain planning and execution activities
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Graphics Operations Director and being a key figure in the operations senior leadership team, you will lead demand planning, supply planning, stock management, logistics, capacity planning, customer delivery and the full S&OP process. The role ensures that all planning and service actions support one graphics business made up of three brands that work closely together to meet customer demand. The Supply Chain Manager ensures strong alignment between market demand, operational capability, customer service and cost to serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Planning and Forecasting
  Create accurate forecasts using historical data, customer insights and commercial input. Monitor forecast accuracy and drive improvement actions.
• Supply Planning and Inventory Management
  Build mid-term and long-term supply plans that support demand and reflect network capability. Ensure appropriate stock levels across coating, converting and warehouse locations. Monitor service, supply and stock measures and act when performance moves away from expected levels.
• Capacity and Network Management
  Maintain capacity models for both sites and ensure coating and converting teams understand expected load. Identify constraints and work with Operations to improve throughput, utilisation and overall network effectiveness.
• Logistics Management
  Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure reliable and efficient delivery performance. Coordinate transport partners, warehouse teams and finishing teams across both countries.
• S&OP Leadership
  Lead the full S&OP process including demand review, supply review and regional S&OPs. Ensure clear cadence, documented actions and strong cross functional alignment. Consolidate input from Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement and Finance to build one shared plan.
• Integration Across the Three Brands
  Ensure all planning work reflects that the brands operate as one graphics business. Consolidate data, stock information, capacity information and logistics information from all locations.
• Management of Different Planning Systems
  Work with planning teams that use different tools and ensure all plans remain accurate and consistent. Identify risks created by system and build short term solutions while moving toward one system. Maintain a reliable view of demand, supply, stock, logistics and capacity across the entire business.

Who are you:

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and apply statistical models for forecasting.
• Communication & Influencing: Excellent interpersonal skills to manage consensus across multiple stakeholders and regions.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with demand planning tools, ERP & APS systems, and advanced Excel and reporting platform like Power BI.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of supply chain dynamics, market behaviour, and cost-to-serve principles.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong facilitator able to lead discussions across functions, challenge constructively, and drive alignment.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to address capacity & network challenges and adapt plans quickly in changing environments.
• Fluent English
• Education and experience: 10+ years in supply planning or supply chain roles, with exposure to S&OP processes in global & matrix environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics & Predictive Analytics, CPIM or similar supply chain certifications will be an advantage