
Supply Chain Manager
- Sheffield
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Supply Chain function across planning, scheduling, expediting, warehousing, and logistics.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business objectives, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery performance.
- Act as the key interface between procurement, production, and logistics to align operational goals.
- Own the Master Production Schedule, balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.
- Translate the sales forecast and customer requirements into a realistic, achievable production plan.
- Continuously monitor performance against plan, escalating risks and implementing recovery actions.
- Ensure accurate material requirements planning (MRP) to support production.
- Drive supplier performance and expedite purchase orders to guarantee availability of critical components.
- Develop proactive measures for managing shortages, delays, and supply risks.
- Partner with procurement to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant transportation of goods.
- Manage transport operations, including all aspects of material movement raw materials to finished goods a bonded warehouse/VAT deferment requirements where applicable.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within logistics to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
- Use ERP/MRP systems to plan, track, and optimise materials and production flow.
- Produce regular reports on supply chain performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and actions.
- Lead improvement projects across planning, scheduling, logistics, and material flow.
- Support the development of digital tools and dashboards for better visibility of supply chain performance.
- Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, Quality, Engineering, and After-Sales to align supply chain activities with business needs.
- Communicate proactively with senior management on risks, shortages, and recovery actions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, customers and logistics providers.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field (desirable).
- Advanced computer skills (Excel, ERP/MRP systems).
- Professional supply chain qualifications (e.g., APICS/CPIM, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma) advantageous.
- Significant experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record in production planning, scheduling, and expediting.
- Experience of logistics management (including bonded warehouse/VAT processes beneficial).
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their application in planning and scheduling.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels internally and externally.
- Ability to work under pressure, balancing strategic focus with operational detail.
- Commercially aware with strong cost control and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
- Birthday holiday
- Holiday Purchase
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lifestyle Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan
- Eye Care
- Gym Scheme
- Life assurance
- EV Car Leasing
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Motor Save Scheme
- Tech Save Scheme
- Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points