Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Vacancy - URGENT

• Annual Salary:
  Up to £60k per annum
• Location:
  Hemel Hempstead, UK
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader from a technical, fabrication, or manufacturing background. This pivotal role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, managing international logistics between our French factory and UK base, and leading a remote team of six professionals. The ideal candidate will excel at forecasting demand against strict deployment schedules and proactively securing materials to prevent assembly bottlenecks.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Demand Planning & Materials Forecasting:

  • Own the end-to-end demand planning model, translating complex client QSR roll-out and installation schedules into clear material requirements.
  • Develop, monitor, and continuously refine rolling forecasting models for long-lead electronic components and hardware.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Sales teams to anticipate changes in deployment velocity and adjust production pipelines proactively.
  • Lead Master Production Scheduling (MPS) reviews to ensure factory capacity aligns with upcoming UK project spikes.
  • Mitigate supply risk by assessing lead times, seasonal disruptions, and market trends to establish safety stock buffers for critical components.

• Inventory Control & Auditing:

  • Take full accountability for UK and international stock levels to optimize working capital.
  • Lead and coordinate comprehensive quarterly stock counts across all storage facilities.
  • Reconcile physical inventory with Sage ERP data to ensure high data accuracy.

• Logistics & International Trade:

  • Manage complex import and export operations between the UK and continental Europe.
  • Optimize warehousing, inventory positioning, and final-mile delivery to deployment sites.

• Team Leadership:

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6 supply chain and logistics professionals.
  • Maintain high engagement and accountability across a fully remote workforce.
  • Set clear performance KPIs tied to delivery accuracy and inventory turnover.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Forecasting Expertise: Significant, demonstrable experience in demand planning, materials forecasting, and master scheduling within a project-led or deployment-driven business.
• Industry Background: Minimum 5 years recent experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within electronics assembly, or technical hardware production.
• Systems: Advanced user of ERP software for material planning (MRP/MPS) and stock control, alongside expert-level Excel data manipulation.
• Logistics & Trade: Proven track record handling UK-EU cross-border freight, customs clearances, and international trade compliance.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and coordinate remote or hybrid teams.
• Location: Must be able to commute to our Hemel Hempstead office as required. Travel to the Altringham facility may be occasionally required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment.

Apply now if interested!