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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.