Supply Chain Manager

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics

Supply Chain Manager - Up to GBP
70,000 Per Annum - Leicester

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm - Hybrid Working Available

Macildowie Supply Chain has recently partnered with a high growth retailer based in Leicester to recruit a Supply Chain Manager.

The key objective is to lead and optimise its UK and international end-to-end supply chain operations. This position will take responsibility responsibility for production planning, inventory management, international sourcing, fulfilment operations and global 3PL relationships.

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with commercial growth, operational efficiency and customer service objectives.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, production planning, inventory optimisation and supplier management.
• Manage UK manufacturing supply requirements, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), component procurement and production planning.
• Oversee internationally sourced product ranges and manage Far East supplier relationships and inbound product flow.
• Manage fulfilment operations and global 3PL warehouse and distribution networks.
• Drive inventory control and working capital improvements through effective forecasting, stock management and KPI monitoring.
• Lead supplier performance management across cost, quality, lead times and delivery performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply and operational resilience.
• Optimise warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms and operational processes supporting fulfilment and stock movement.
• Deliver continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain function.
• Produce and analyse operational KPIs and management reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support international supplier visits and overseas manufacturing site engagement where required.

• Previous experience managing end-to-end global supply chain functions
• Strong knowledge of Far East sourcing and factory relationships.
• Expertise in demand planning, forecasting, BOM management and production planning.
• Able to travel to Leicester
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Comfortably able to build stock/inventory forecasts.

• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working of 2 days in the office and 3 from home.
• Company performance bonus.