Supply Chain Manager

About the role

Our client, a fast‑growing manufacturing business within a global group, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, purchasing, logistics and demand management at their Slough site. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will ensure material flow, production planning and customer delivery meet the company’s high standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning, Demand Management, Operational Purchasing and Import/Export teams.
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate production planning and material availability to support manufacturing.
• Manage inventory and working capital to achieve business targets.
• Oversee import and export compliance, meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Improve transport, shipping and logistics performance while reducing costs.
• Maximise ERP system effectiveness and develop robust planning processes.
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs such as On‑Time Delivery, inventory and forecast accuracy.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and international manufacturing sites.

Required profile

• Proven supply chain management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing planning, purchasing, logistics and inventory functions.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, S&OP, ERP systems and production planning.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• S&OP
• Forecasting
• Production planning
• Inventory management
• Lean Manufacturing