Supply Chain Manager
Ref: AS5243832
Manchester, UK
£45,000
- Permanent
- End-To-End Supply Chain
- Production Planning
- Inventory Optimisation
About the candidate
A hands-on supply chain professional with over eight years’ experience across manufacturing and distribution environments. They have managed end-to-end supply chain operations, spanning procurement, production planning, logistics, inventory control and warehouse performance.
Based in Manchester, they bring a practical, improvement-focused approach and are confident working with cross-functional teams to keep materials, production and customer demand aligned. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.
What makes them great?
- Improves Stock Performance: Implemented inventory processes that reduced excess stock levels by around 15% while maintaining on-time delivery.
- Drives Efficiency: Streamlined production planning processes, helping reduce lead times by around 20% and improve order fulfilment.
- Enhances Operational Output: Optimised warehouse layouts and best practice processes, contributing to around a 30% increase in picking efficiency.
Areas of expertise
- End-To-End Supply Chain: Experienced across procurement, production planning, logistics and inventory management within fast-paced manufacturing settings.
- Production Planning & MRP: Strong understanding of planning processes, supplier coordination and material availability aligned to customer demand.
- Warehouse & Inventory Control: Able to improve stock accuracy, optimise layouts and support efficient goods movement across distribution operations.