Supply Chain Manager

The Role – Supply Chain Manager | Isle of Wight

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join a growing and dynamic electro-mechanical business based on the Isle of Wight. This Supply Chain Manager position on the Isle of Wight offers the chance to shape and lead a strategically enabled supply chain function during a period of strong business growth.

The Supply Chain Manager on the Isle of Wight will take full ownership of Procurement, Stores & Logistics, and Planning functions, including Shipping, Sub-contract Control, and Export/Import Compliance. The Supply Chain Manager will also be responsible for establishing a dedicated planning department to support future growth on the Isle of Wight site.

The Supply Chain Manager on the Isle of Wight will:

• Develop and implement supply chain safety guidelines, supporting all HSE initiatives.
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance across supply chain operations.
• Create and deliver short-, medium-, and long-term Supply Chain strategy, including risk mitigation and capital investment planning.
• Lead and manage Procurement, Stores & Logistics, and Planning departments.
• Oversee ERP supply chain health and system performance (MRP essential, SAP preferred).
• Act as escalation point for supply chain issues including delivery delays and supplier challenges.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs, including trend analysis and performance improvement plans.
• Own site On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance on the Isle of Wight.

The successful Supply Chain Manager on the Isle of Wight will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Supply Chain Manager within a rapidly growing electro-mechanical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain processes and MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with import/export controls within a defence environment (desirable).
• Strong analytical capability and strategic thinking ability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field (CIPS or equivalent desirable).

This is a rare opportunity for a driven Supply Chain Manager to shape and influence a critical function on the Isle of Wight. Candidates seeking a senior-level Supply Chain Manager role on the Isle of Wight with genuine strategic impact are encouraged to apply. You can also contact Keelan Riley on  or call for more information.