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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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!