Supply Chain Team Lead

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Merley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

Health and well‑being support

Training and development opportunities

Free on‑site parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Talent Drive is seeking a hands‑on Supply Chain Team Leader to join a growing UK business based in Poole. You will lead daily team activities, manage ordering and import planning, and oversee supplier relationships to ensure stock availability in line with business requirements.

The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and offers clear career progression towards a Supply Chain Manager position as you gain experience and take on broader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supply chain, imports or stock control environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing suppliers at an operational level.
• Experience monitoring order progress and resolving delivery or supply issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day‑to‑day activities of the supply chain team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prioritise workloads across the team to meet business requirements and deadlines.
• Conduct regular one‑to‑one meetings and performance reviews to support development.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Organisation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hands‑on Supply Chain Team Leader to join a growing UK business based in Poole. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional looking to take the next step in their career, combining day‑to‑day team leadership with responsibility for ordering, import planning and post‑import supply chain activities.

Reporting directly into the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take ownership of the operational delivery of the supply chain team, ensuring orders are planned accurately, suppliers are managed effectively and stock is available in line with business requirements.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating the team, prioritising workloads, monitoring supplier and import activity, and ensuring supply chain processes are followed accurately and efficiently.

The role also offers a clear opportunity for career development, with the potential to progress into a Supply Chain Manager position as your experience and responsibilities develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day‑to‑day activities of the supply chain team, ensuring operational requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Allocate and prioritise workloads across the team to meet business requirements and deadlines
• Conduct regular one‑to‑one meetings and performance reviews, supporting team development and addressing performance or capability issues
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained and competent to carry out their responsibilities
• Review and authorise purchase orders within delegated authority
• Oversee post‑order management activities with overseas suppliers
• Monitor supplier critical paths from order placement through to delivery, including production, shipment, container movements and delivery scheduling
• Identify, manage and escalation supply risks, delays, shortages and delivery issues
• Ensure supply chain data is accurate, complete and up to date across relevant systems
• Review operational and supply chain reports before distribution
• Maintain accurate records to support traceability, reporting and audit requirements
• Provide regular operational updates and exception reporting to the Supply Chain Manager
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with ISO 9001 requirements and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant information and records
• Identify recurring operational issues and raise improvement actions
• Support the implementation of approved process improvements and changes across the team

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working within a supply chain, imports or stock control environment
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines
• Experience managing suppliers at an operational level
• Experience monitoring order progress and resolving delivery or supply issues
• Strong understanding of purchase ordering processes, lead times and stock requirements
• Knowledge of import processes and supplier critical path management
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to analyse and interpret operational data and reports
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
• Ability to work within established processes, controls and procedures
• A genuine interest in developing your supply chain career and taking on increased responsibility over time
• Experience working in a controlled or regulated environment would be advantageous

Whats on offer

• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Health and well‑being support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee discounts and company rewards
• A supportive environment that encourages ideas, development and progression
• Genuine long‑term career progression, with the potential to develop into a Supply Chain Manager role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional who enjoys being hands‑on, leading a team and ensuring operational supply chain activity runs smoothly. With responsibility across team leadership, ordering, imports, suppliers and operational delivery, this role provides an excellent platform for someone looking to develop their career and ultimately progress into a Supply Chain Manager position.

Talent Drive are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.