Supply Chain & Warehouse Leader — Transform & Scale Ops

HR Dept - Recruitment Service; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Bonus program (10%)

Job summary

Carlton is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain & Warehouse Manager to own and enhance a fast-growing manufacturing operation. You will initially strengthen Warehouse & Logistics, then expand planning, procurement, supplier performance and inventory management, with a focus on robust KPIs and lean improvement.

You will challenge the status quo, build systems and teams to support the next growth phase in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on warehouse management experience and a track record of improving or transforming operations.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, FMCG).
• Knowledge of demand and capacity planning, inventory and materials management.
• Good ERP/MRP experience and a genuine interest in improving systems and processes.
• Experience managing suppliers, procurement and logistics.
• Data-driven approach and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven leadership from factory floor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Warehouse & Logistics operation including goods-in, storage, production picking and dispatch.
• Lead, develop and structure Warehouse, Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
• Transform warehouse processes, layout, stock accuracy and material flow with KPIs and standards.
• Champion ERP/MRP systems, reduce manual processes and improve automation.
• Develop Demand & Capacity Planning translating demand into manufacturing and inventory.
• Strengthen production planning to improve availability and reduce shortages.
• Lead Procurement and Supplier Performance with SLAs and scorecards.
• Own inventory strategy and working capital with better stock visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean thinking using data.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, Commercial and Senior Leadership to identify risks.
• Ensure supply chain and warehouse activities operate safely in a regulated environment.

Skills

Warehouse management

Regulated environment

Demand planning

Capacity planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Supplier management

Data-driven

Leadership

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Carlton is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain & Warehouse Manager to own and enhance a fast-growing manufacturing operation. You will initially strengthen Warehouse & Logistics, then expand planning, procurement, supplier performance and inventory management, with a focus on robust KPIs and lean improvement.

You will challenge the status quo, build systems and teams to support the next growth phase in a regulated manufacturing environment.