An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Westhoughton on a permanent basis. The company is offering a competitive package of up to £64,000, along with a £5,600 car allowance.

This pivotal role will involve overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of materials management, planning, commercial operations, supplier relationships, and logistics. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving efficiency and excellence across the supply chain functions.

Ideal candidates will possess extensive senior-level experience within supply chain management, specifically within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic capabilities.

Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Lead and oversee the Materials Management, Planning, Commercial, Supplier Management, and Logistics functions to ensure efficient flow of materials from manufacturing to distribution.
• Responsible for achieving inventory optimisation, customer OTIF and supplier OTIF targets, while driving cost savings and working capital reduction.
• Manage a team of five direct reports, overseeing procurement, logistics, planning budgets, and day-to-day operational expenditures.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, supplier performance, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, legal regulations, and safety standards across all logistics and material movements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, logistics, and supplier management to meet production demands and customer satisfaction goals.

Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Previous experience working within a technical manufacturing environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent track record of effective management of suppliers and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational ability to develop cohesive plans

Salary

Up to £64k + £5.6k car allowance

Role is based fully on site

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain specialist, head of supply chain, materials manager, material manager, logistics manager, operations manager, inventory manager, global supply chain manager or supply chain planning manager