Supply Chain Team Manager

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Supply Chain Team Manager to lead purchasing and sales order processing teams in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Responsibilities include overseeing order processing, managing export operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in supply chain management and team leadership. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

AXA private medical insurance

Death in service benefit (4x salary)

5% pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, order processing, or export operations.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of export operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire the purchasing and sales order processing teams.
• Oversee sales order processing from receipt to fulfilment.
• Manage export processes and documentation.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
• Identify areas for enhancement and lead improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of export operations

Familiarity with ERP systems

Team-oriented approach

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Team Manager

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester (Office-based with flexible hours)

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum (flexible for the right candidate)

Benefits & Perks:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• AXA private medical insurance
• Death in service benefit (4x salary)
• 5% pension contribution
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Guide and inspire the purchasing and sales order processing teams. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Order Processing & Operations: Oversee sales order processing from receipt to fulfilment. Ensure accuracy in order entry and proactive communication with customers.
• Export & Logistics: Manage export processes and documentation. Liaise with freight forwarders and handle carrier negotiations.
• Customer Service & Support: Maintain high customer satisfaction levels and collaborate with the sales team to resolve issues efficiently.
• Process Improvement & Analytics: Identify areas for enhancement and lead continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Proven experience in supply chain, order processing, or export operations
• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of export operations
• Comfortable working with ERP systems (Syspro highly desirable)
• Team-oriented with a practical approach

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Background in parts/spare parts
• Spanish language skills (not a requirement)

Please call Adecco Manchester and request to speak with Jessica Laver for further information

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