At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise supply chain planning across a global manufacturing network.
- Company: Global advanced manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and collaboration across EMEA.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-visibility role driving change and improvements.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business, Engineering, or Finance; strong supply chain experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A global advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Network Manager to support a complex, international supply chain across engineered and core products. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility across operations, commercial teams and senior leadership, suited to someone who is confident taking ownership, identifying improvement areas quickly, and driving change across a multi-site manufacturing network.
Responsibilities
- Lead short-, mid- and long-term supply chain planning across a multi-site manufacturing network.
- Optimise inventory, material flow and replenishment strategies using data and analytics.
- Partner closely with operations, materials and commercial teams to balance supply and demand.
- Drive >95% on-time despatch performance.
- Lead and drive S&OP / planning discussions, providing clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Take ownership of planning challenges across the network, identifying gaps and implementing improvements with minimal oversight.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects aligned to long-term growth plans.
- Quickly build an understanding of the network and deliver measurable improvements across planning, inventory and service performance.
- Support the rollout and alignment of quality and best-practice supply chain processes.
Travel
- Initial phase: 1 week per month for the first 6 months, primarily to North Africa.
- Ongoing: Reduced travel, typically around 25% across EMEA.
What we're looking for
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Engineering, Finance or similar.
- Strong supply chain planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Confident working with ERP systems and large data sets.
- Confident working independently and influencing stakeholders across operations and leadership teams.
- Comfortable working in a matrix, multi-site organisation.
- Background exposure to structured quality or regulated manufacturing environments is beneficial.
- APICS or equivalent certification is a plus.
If this looks like a good fit, apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Supply Chain Network Manager in Cambridge employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a leading global advanced manufacturing business in Cambridgeshire, where you will play a pivotal role as a Supply Chain Network Manager. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, we empower our team members to drive impactful change across our international supply chain.
