Our engineering clients based close to Winchester have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join their growing team. The Supply Chain Manager will define and execute the supply chain strategy, ensuring reliable customer service, secure material availability, competitive total cost and disciplined working-capital performance. Lead Procurement, Demand Management, Customer Service, UK planning and ordering, while developing a resilient, data-driven supply chain organisation. Duties identify and mitigate single-source, geopolitical, financial and continuity risks. - Own the regional demand-management process and consolidate forecasts, orders, market intelligence and customer priorities. - Lead Customer Service and Order Administration activities from order entry and confirmation through delivery and issue resolution, including management of backlogs, allocation decisions, expedites and customer escalations. - Drive reduction of excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory and maintain accurate inventory through stock controls, cycle counting, transaction discipline and corrective actions. - Work with Engineering, Stores, Quality, Production, Sales, Finance, Operations, IT, HR and Group Supply Chain to ensure the information and support required to complete supply-chain activities without delay. - Build, coach and develop the EMEA supply chain team, clarify accountability, support succession planning and develop competencies. - Lead transformation projects, process harmonisation, continuous improvement, digitalisation and change management across countries and sites. Required skills
Supply Chain Manager employer: Latitude Recruitment
Join a dynamic team in Havant where your expertise as a Quality Systems Engineer will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and employee development, offering comprehensive training and growth opportunities within the ISO 9001 framework. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages innovation and quality awareness, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
