Supply Chain Manager

Job description

Supply Chain Manager – Planning & Procurement

Are you a hands-on Supply Chain Manager looking to step into a role where your ideas, initiative, and expertise actually make a difference?

I’m working with an established, niche technology manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager to lead their Planning and Procurement teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, growing business where you’ll have real ownership and the chance to shape supply chain performance, processes and strategy.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for driving operational performance across planning, procurement and inventory, ensuring materials and production schedules support business demand while improving efficiency and working capital.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, working closely with operations, engineering and product teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading Planning and Procurement teams to deliver operational and business targets
• Driving inventory optimisation and reducing excess or obsolete stock
• Overseeing Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and demand alignment
• Developing supplier strategies to improve cost, delivery and performance
• Using data and ERP insights to drive continuous improvement
• Supporting new product introductions and resolving supply challenges

What They’re Looking For

• Experience leading supply chain, planning or procurement teams in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of MPS, forecasting, inventory and working capital management
• ERP/MRP experience and a data-driven approach to decision making
• Confident stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• A proactive leader who enjoys improving processes and building team capability

Why Consider This Role?

• Key leadership position with real influence
• Collaborative, supportive culture
• Growing technology business with long-term opportunity
• Hybrid working from Leicester

If you’re a Supply Chain Manager looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English