Supply Chain Manager

Our client - a highly successful manufacturing business, part of a market leading international group supplying engineered products to a demanding client base.

 Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead their planning, purchasing, logistics and demand management functions at their Slough manufacturing site.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a smaller operation with the security, investment and career opportunities of a global organisation. You'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving supply chain performance and ensuring world-class customer delivery.

The Role

Operating as part of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain operation, ensuring materials, planning and logistics activities support production and customer delivery targets.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across demand planning, production planning, operational purchasing and import/export, whilst working closely with operations, commercial teams and international manufacturing sites.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over business performance, continuous improvement initiatives and future supply chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning, Demand Management, Operational Purchasing and Import/Export teams.
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate production planning and material availability to support manufacturing.
• Manage inventory and working capital to achieve business targets.
• Oversee import and export compliance, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Improve transport, shipping and logistics performance whilst reducing costs.
• Develop robust planning processes and maximise ERP system effectiveness.
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs including On-Time Delivery (OTD), inventory and forecast accuracy.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and international manufacturing sites.

About You

Our client requires a dynamic, innovative Supply Chain professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven Supply Chain Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing planning, purchasing, logistics and inventory functions.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, S&OP, ERP systems and production planning.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• A data-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement projects.
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and international supply chains would be highly advantageous.
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Candidates with a strong working knowledge of SAP are of particular interest,

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead a critical function within a globally recognised manufacturing group.
• A varied leadership role with real autonomy and influence.
• Investment in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborative leadership team and genuine opportunities for career development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.