Supply Chain Manager in Eastbourne

Your mission is to manage a robust procurement, planning and logistics strategy for Eastbourne Product Company that builds resilience and agility into the supply chain with a focus on quality, sustainability, cost, and delivery performance. To provide support and guidance to the Supply Chain teams and Eastbourne site management on procurement, planning and logistics related matters, supporting the GM in the wider company objectives.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the supply chain function and its team members – in line with the company’s targets, and with modern procurement methods.
• Maintain an ambitious, innovative, and continuously updated supply chain strategy which includes elements of sourcing, purchasing and material control (including inbound and outbound logistics).
• Continuously improve the Quality (Components, Delivery & Administration) of our supplier base through Continuous Improvement, Supplier (Quality) Development and Resource (as and when required).
• Identify and qualify new vendors capable of meeting our technical, quality and supply requirements.
• Give a high focus on Total Product Cost reduction and Operational Cost-effectiveness.
• Work to reduce the impact of logistics and movement of materials both in terms of cost and impact on the environment.
• Lead and develop the Planning function and its team members, ensuring robust demand, supply and production planning processes are established and continuously improved.
• Own the site Sales, and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between customer demand, inventory strategy, manufacturing capacity and supplier capability.
• Develop planning strategies that support business growth, improve delivery performance, optimise inventory levels and minimise supply chain risk.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting and capacity planning through close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Engineering and Divisional stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes to improve forecast accuracy, schedule attainment, customer service and working capital performance.
• Establish planning governance, metrics and reporting to provide visibility of risks, opportunities and supply chain performance to site leadership and divisional stakeholders.

The role is based in Eastbourne, working for Edwards Ltd which is part of the Atlas Copco group. There may be some need to travel to other locations, e.g. to other sites and key suppliers. Direct line management responsibility for 5 people. Budgetary responsibility – Annualised Cost Budget approximately £1.4M. Indirect Headcount across teams – procurement, site materials, sourcing, planning approximately 26 people. Work closely with the General Manager and SLT to support the growth of Eastbourne PC and the delivery of the OGSM, Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures.

Your Skills And Experience:

• Professional qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement or Operations Management (e.g. CIPS, APICS/ASCM, MCIPS, CPIM, CSCP or equivalent).
• Experience within electronics, high-technology manufacturing, engineered products or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience operating within a global matrix organisation.
• Knowledge of sustainability, responsible sourcing and environmental compliance requirements within supply chains.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.

Personal Attributes:

• A strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, strong analytical skills and process management experience.
• Results-oriented and able to balance long-term strategic objectives with day-to-day operational priorities.
• Self-motivated, resilient and capable of leading through periods of change and uncertainty.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust, teamwork and accountability.

Your Compensation And Benefits:

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent. Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your job location:

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, Sussex. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us:

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.