Supply Chain Manager - £40,000 - £45,000 A Year
Adecco · Manchester, England ·
Supply Chain ManagerLocation: ManchesterSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmWorking Pattern: Office basedThe RoleAn established Manchester‑based business is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead its end‑to‑end supply chain, procurement and customer service functions.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands‑on leadership role with full accountability for supplier performance, inventory strategy, customer OTIF delivery and overall supply chain efficiency. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level, while directly managing complex suppliers, order books and customer commitments.
The role owns the complete supply chain journey, from purchase order placement and inbound supply through to customer dispatch, delivery confirmation and contract performance. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementOverall responsibility for Procurement, Order Processing and Customer Service functionsLine management and development of an office‑based Supply Chain & Customer Service team (circa 4 direct reports)Acting as a key interface between customers, suppliers and internal commercial teamsWorking closely with the Managing Director and senior stakeholders to support commercial and operational objectivesEnd‑to‑End Supply Chain ManagementFull ownership of the end‑to‑end supply chain, from supplier engagement through to customer deliveryHands‑on placement of purchase and sales orders, creation and management of order booksProactive review of customer order books, identifying risks and implementing solutions to avoid delaysAccountability for customer OTIF performance, late order resolution and delivery confirmationParticipation in customer contract reviews and regular customer meetings to resolve issues or escalate risksProcurement & Supplier ManagementManaging a multi‑million‑pound procurement spend (£2.5m stockholding)Negotiating pricing, terms and agreements with key suppliers during RFQ and day‑to‑day purchasing activityBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including engagement with overseas suppliers in the Far EastImproving supplier performance to increase stock availability without increasing inventory valueUnderstanding and managing international lead times, Incoterms and seasonal impacts (e.G.
Chinese New Year)Inventory & Demand PlanningStrategic and operational oversight of stock across a high‑SKU environmentManaging stock levels using replenishment techniques such as Min/Max, Order Point/Order Quantity and Up‑To systemsForecasting demand while accounting for seasonality and changing customer requirementsManaging time‑critical, perishable and short shelf‑life products to minimise write‑offs and residual stockLogistics & 3PL ManagementManagement of third‑party logistics partners, including escalation of service issuesMonitoring logistics performance and benchmarking costsIdentifying opportunities to reduce overall spend through consolidation, efficiency improvements and minimising additional chargesCoordinating shipping, dispatch and arrival schedules to reduce landed costsSystems, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementExtensive use of Excel to analyse large datasets and produce clear, actionable reportsDeveloping new KPI reports to support decision‑making across supply chain and customer performanceReviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), particularly in line with ERP system implementationsDriving continuous improvement across supply chain, customer service and procurement processesAbout YouDegree qualified or equivalent professional experienceProven experience in supply chain, procurement or operations managementStrong commercial awareness and experience supporting customer contractsConfident negotiating with suppliers and managing third‑party partnersHighly analytical, with advanced Excel and reporting capabilityComfortable operating in a hands‑on role while leading a teamStrong communicator, effective with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholdersExperience working with or implementing ERP and supply chain systemsWhat's on OfferA senior, visible role within a stable and well‑established businessDirect exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑makingCompetitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000Long‑term career development and progression opportunity Benefits25 days holiday plus bank holidaysContributory pension schemeFree onsite parkingFlexi-time Interview process:Initial 15 min video introductory callFirst stage interview - face to face in the office - Senior Manager levelSecond stage interview face to face in office - Director Level Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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