Supply Chain Manager GPS Recruitment are recruiting for a forward-thinking Supply Chain Manager to join our team within a manufacturing / production environment. You will lead and develop end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring efficiency, resilience, and excellent customer service. This role is critical in driving Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and supply planning processes to ensure alignment between customer demand and manufacturing capacity. Key Responsibilities - Overseeing end-to-end supply chain management (procurement, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, warehousing, and distribution) - Developing and Leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process - Managing demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and materials requirements planning (MRP) - Monitoring and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and supplier performance - Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Production, Finance, Procurement, and Sales teams - Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, supplier disruptions, and capacity constraints - Managing supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, contract management, and cost optimisation - Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other operational excellence methodologies Required Skills & Experience - Previous experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management - Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or production environment - Strong experience with ERP systems and MRP planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, - Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) - Demonstrated expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling - Strong analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar BI tools) - Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration - Experience leading or developing teams (people management, coaching, performance management) - Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation - Professional certification such as CIPS, APICS (CPIM / CSCP), or equivalent is advantageous Salary is negotaible on experience
