Supply Chain Manager
Ref: AS7765714
Willenhall, England
£45,000
- Permanent
- Supplier Negotiation
- Inventory Accuracy Improvement
- Logistics Cost Reduction
About the candidate
This candidate is a seasoned supply chain and logistics professional with over five years’ experience across wholesale distribution, national retail and local manufacturing environments. Degree-qualified in business management, they bring a strong mix of operational know-how, supplier management and data-led decision-making.
They are particularly strong in supplier negotiations, inventory improvement and cross-functional collaboration, working closely with logistics, procurement and trading teams to improve service delivery, reduce cost and strengthen supply chain performance.
What makes them great?
- Reduced Logistics Costs: Contributed to a 15% reduction in logistics costs through effective supplier negotiation and collaborative working.
- Improved Stock Accuracy: Played a key role in an inventory management system project that increased stock accuracy by 20%.
- Reduced Excess Inventory: Helped reduce excess inventory by 25% by using supply chain data to support smarter stock control and process improvements.
Areas of expertise
- Supplier Relationship Management: Experienced in managing vendor relationships, supporting contract negotiations and improving supplier performance through structured reviews.
- Inventory & Stock Accuracy: Strong exposure to inventory management systems, stock reporting and reducing excess inventory through improved processes.
- Supply Chain Analysis: Confident analysing supply chain metrics, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting data-led operational change.