Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control & Analysis
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
£48,000 – £58,000 + Private Health, Annual Bonus & EMI Scheme
Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site
Drive the Supply Chain Behind World-Leading Technology
At Infinitesima,we'redeveloping advanced nanometrology systems that enable the next generation of semiconductor innovation. As our business continues to grow,we'relooking for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the flow of materials,components and information across our global supply chain.
This is a hands-on role that blends strategic planning with operational delivery.
You'llwork across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Stores and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed, suppliers are performing, shipments move efficiently and supply chain risks areidentifiedbefore theyimpactthe business.
If you thrive on solving problems, building supplierpartnershipsand improving operational performance,we'dlove to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing Owning Supply Chain Planning & Material AvailabilityYou’ll play a central role in ensuring our production and project teams have the materials they need to succeed by:
- Managing end-to-end supply chain andlogisticsactivities across suppliers,production and customer delivery
- Reviewing MRP outputs, supplier schedules, materialshortagesand inventory levels
- Identifying supply risks and implementing recovery plans before theyimpactoperations
- Maintainingaccurateforecasts, materialplansand delivery schedules
- Providing clear updates to stakeholders on risks,constraints and supply status
- Developing and monitoring KPIs to measure supply chain performance and drive improvement
You’llbuild strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring cost, quality and delivery expectations are consistently achieved.
This includes:
- Negotiating pricing, lead times, payment terms and commercial agreements
- Monitoring supplier performance and leading regular business reviews
- Managing supplier escalations and driving corrective actions where required
- Supporting supplier audits, development activities and improvement initiatives
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve resilience
- Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier‑related issues
You’ll help ensure inventory is positioned effectively to support business objectives by:
- Managing stock levels, reorder points and inventory strategies
- Balancing material availability with working capital requirements
- Maintaining accurate ERP and MRP data
- Monitoring inventory performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Aligning material availability with manufacturing and project priorities
Working with freight providers and logistic partners, you’ll:
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments
- Ensure import and export activities are compliant and efficient
- Manage customs, freight and transportation requirements
- Monitor shipment performance and resolve delivery issues proactively
- Balance service levels, cost and delivery schedules across global logistics activities
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to:
- Support new product introduction and scaling activities
- Lead supply chain escalations and recovery plans
- Improve supply chain processes, systems and reporting
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead times and improve operational performance
- Build stronger visibility across the end‑to‑end supply chain
- At least five years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management or logistics within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of…
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