An exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, procurement, inventory, logistics and customer delivery within a complex manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in driving operational improvements, leading a high‑performing team and supporting a major ERP implementation programme.
Client Details
Our client is a well‑established manufacturing business based on the South Coast that is undergoing a period of operational transformation and growth. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, data‑driven decision making and supply chain excellence, they are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to help drive performance, enhance customer service and support the next phase of their development.
Description
As Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of the end‑to‑end supply chain function, leading planning, procurement, inventory, logistics and customer delivery activities within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary supply chain team
- Drive improvements in planning accuracy, inventory performance and service levels
- Establish a more proactive, data‑driven approach to supply chain management
- Improve operational performance through KPIs, reporting and dashboard utilisation
- Build strong relationships across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams
- Support the implementation of a new ERP system and associated process improvements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, logistics and customer fulfilment
- Ensure customer commitments are met through effective supply and demand balancing
- Develop supply chain resilience whilst reducing excess and obsolete inventory
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance
Profile
The successful candidate will be an experienced Supply Chain leader with a proven track record of delivering operational improvements within a manufacturing environment.
You will possess:
- Experience leading an end‑to‑end supply chain function
- Strong planning, inventory and supply chain optimisation expertise
- Exposure to procurement and supplier management activities
- Background within a manufacturing, engineering or process‑led business
- Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership skills
- Experience driving change and continuous improvement programmes
- A data‑led approach to decision making and performance management
- Experience developing and coaching high‑performing teams
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- ERP implementation or systems change experience would be advantageous
Job Offer
- Permanent Supply Chain Manager position.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Private healthcare.
- Volunteering days.
- Life assurance.
- Significant opportunity to influence processes, systems and performance
we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Supply Chain Manager Opportunity to Lead Transformation employer: Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
As a Quality Manager at our growing SME manufacturing business in Deeside, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards and driving continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work culture that values employee development, providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the quality department. With competitive salaries and benefits, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also positions you at the forefront of our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain Recruitment Team
