Supply Chain Manager

Overview

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000, Alkegen is positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers dynamic career opportunities across functions and geographies.

Location:

Derby (Plant Based)
• Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday (Full Time)

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading all site purchasing activities, managing inbound and outbound logistics, and ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant flow of materials, components, and finished goods. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to the site’s supply chain activities, ensuring supplier performance, delivery reliability, inventory control, and alignment with business goals. This includes driving the site’s strategic plan and supply chain KPIs, ensuring targets are achieved and that operational execution supports the wider facility objectives.

The position also includes line management of the logistics team and purchasing administrator, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus, and high performance.

• Strategic Leadership & KPI Management
  • Drive the delivery of the facility’s strategic plan within the supply chain function.
  • Own and manage supply chain-related KPIs, ensuring alignment with site objectives and targets.
  • Monitor performance against strategic goals and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Provide regular KPI reports to the Plant Manager and senior leadership team.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Purchasing & Supplier Management
  • Lead and oversee all purchasing activities for the site.
  • Work with the Purchasing Administrator to ensure purchase orders are raised, tracked, and followed up in line with company procedures.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring consistent delivery performance and quality.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Source and evaluate new suppliers to support business needs and cost reduction initiatives.
• Inbound Logistics
  • Manage inbound deliveries, ensuring materials and components arrive on time and in full.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and freight forwarders to optimise lead times and cost.
  • Oversee all customs, import compliance, and shipping documentation requirements.
  • Ensure inbound goods are booked into the warehouse efficiently and accurately.
• Outbound Logistics & Customer Communication
  • Lead outbound shipping operations to meet OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) customer delivery targets.
  • Manage relationships with transport providers to ensure cost-effective, reliable service.
  • Ensure all dispatch documentation is accurate and compliant.
  • Provide regular communication to customers regarding shipment status — whether early, on-time, or delayed — and agree on any required actions.
  • Resolve delivery issues, delays, and customer concerns promptly.
• Team Leadership
  • Line manage 3 logistics team members, ensuring clear priorities and responsibilities.
  • Direct and support the Purchasing Administrator to ensure accurate and timely processing of orders.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, priorities, and improvement plans.
  • Provide coaching, training, and development…