Supply Chain & Operations Manager

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing manufacturer in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Supply Chain Manager responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, inventory management, and third-party manufacturing. The role involves ensuring the efficient movement of goods and maintaining high standards for quality and delivery. Candidates should have a strong operations background in apparel or relevant supply chain experience, emphasizing leadership and analytical skills. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain or operations management within apparel or related manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of international logistics and production timelines.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all production schedules from order placement through to shipment.
• Collaborate closely with vendors and factory partners to resolve potential delays.
• Oversee QA activities in line with defined processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Operations management

International logistics

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

SF recruitment are working with a fledgling clothing manufacturer to recruit a supply chain manager. An exciting role to assume responsibility for the warehouse, inventory, planning within the business as well as the 3rd party manufacturing operation. This is a great role for somebody who has a good operations background in apparel or a proven supply chain professional with experience dealing with global supply chains. We are not necessarily looking for the finished article but rather someone with a good blend of relevant skills that could take to the role well. Ambitious & driven personality would suit the business very well

This role bridges production execution, quality assurance, logistics, and warehousing ensuring all goods move efficiently from factory to customer with accuracy, discipline, and cost efficiency. Working closely with the COO and procurement , the Supply Chain Manager ensures all orders are fulfilled to required standards of delivery performance, quality, and commercial alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all production schedules from order placement through to shipment, ensuring adherence to agreed metrics.
• Maintain weekly production tracking with all vendors, escalating risk areas to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with vendors and factory partners to ensure proactive resolution of potential delays or capacity issues.
• Oversee QA activities in line with the defined QA process
• Work with third-party inspection companies and in-country QA teams to validate factory-reported progress and quality standards.
• Lead and manage the warehouse and logistics function to ensure goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee warehouse performance on accuracy, timeliness, and housekeeping standards aligned with business expectations.
• Manage allocation of inbound goods to customer orders, prioritising key customers and ensuring fairness and transparency
• Lead visibility and decision-making on inventory requirements across all product categories, ensuring balance between availability, working capital, and warehouse capacity.
• Direct stocking decisions in partnership with stakeholders and buying team, aligning purchasing and replenishment to sales trends and forecast accuracy.
• Provide regular reporting to the SLT on inventory health, aged stock, and service-level KPIs.
• Monitor and report monthly on debit and credit notes, analysing root causes and agreeing remedial actions.
• Provide structured performance reporting to the COO and SLT, highlighting trends, risks, and corrective measures.
• Work in close partnership with the buying team to ensure end-to-end alignment between planning and execution.
• Contribute to SLT discussions on supply chain performance, resource planning, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and data integrity across all supply chain activities.

Skillset Required

• Proven experience in supply chain or operations management within apparel or related manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, freight, and production timelines (Asia, Europe).
• Experience managing QA and inspection processes across multiple geographies.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills; able to manage complex delivery schedules and data systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills at SLT level.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, process control, and continuous improvement.