Inventory & Supply Chain Manager

INVENTORY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER**
* Are you a process-driven, analytical supply chain professional who thrives on accuracy, forecasting, and continuous improvement? We're recruiting an Inventory & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations within a regulated environment.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a highly visible role where precision, structure, and care truly matter. You'll ensure stock integrity, supplier performance, and logistics operations run efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on patient and customer outcomes.
Salary c.£50-55K depending on experience + healthcare + pension +death in service + 25 days holiday + on-site parking

The Role
You'll lead inventory control, supplier management, and outsourced logistics operations, ensuring:

Robust, structured supply chain processes
Accurate forecasting and stock planning
Full traceability and regulatory compliance
Reliable product availability for customers

This role requires someone who is data-led, detail-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest operational standards.

Key responsibilities for the Inventory & Supply Chain Manager include,

Supply Chain & 3PL Management
Act as primary contact for the 3PL provider, monitoring SLAs and KPIs
Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, customs, storage, and distribution
Reconcile ERP and warehouse data to maintain complete stock accuracy
Drive process improvements and cost efficiencies

Inventory & Forecasting

Develop and maintain demand forecasts using sales data and trends
Implement structured reorder points and safety stock models
Monitor stock rotation, expiry management, and lot traceability
Produce monthly stock health reports with clear, data-driven recommendations
Identify risks such as slow-moving or critical stock and take proactive action

Supplier & Compliance Management

Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance reviews
Raise and track purchase orders end-to-end within the ERP system
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, GDP, MHRA, and medical device regulations
Own returns, RMAs, and field actions with full documentation and audit readiness

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in supply chain, inventory, or logistics management
Strong forecasting and analytical capability
Experience managing suppliers and 3PL providers
ERP system experience (Dynamics 365 / Business Central desirable)
Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting
Background in healthcare, medical devices, pharma, or another regulated industry preferred

Personal Profile

Highly organised and process-oriented
Analytical and comfortable working with data and forecasting models
Detail-focused with a strong sense of accountability
Calm, caring, and quality-driven in approach
Proactive, resilient, and commercially aware

If you are a Inventory & Supply Chain Manager seeking a new opportunity to take ownership and make a genuine impact we'd love to hear from you today