Supply Chain Network Manager

Job description

A global advanced manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Network Manager to support a complex, international supply chain across engineered and core products.

This is a high-impact role with strong visibility across operations, commercial teams and senior leadership, suited to someone who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and working across multiple sites.

Supply Chain Network Manager

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Permanent, Full-time

Cambridgeshire

Supply Chain Network Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead short-, mid- and long-term supply chain planning across a multi-site manufacturing network
• Optimise inventory, material flow and replenishment strategies using data and analytics
• Partner closely with operations, materials and commercial teams to balance supply and demand
• Drive >95% on-time despatch performance
• Play a key role in S&OP, scenario planning and capacity modelling
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects aligned to long-term growth plans
• Support the rollout and alignment of quality and best-practice supply chain processes

Travel

• Initial phase: Higher international travel (around 50%) for the first few months, primarily to North Africa
• Ongoing: Reduced travel, typically around 25% across EMEA.

Supply Chain Network Manager

What we’re looking for

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Engineering, Finance or similar
• Strong supply chain planning experience within a manufacturing environment
• Confident working with ERP systems and large data sets
• Experience influencing stakeholders across operations, commercial and leadership teams
• Comfortable working in a matrix, multi-site organisation
• Background exposure to structured quality or regulated manufacturing environments is beneficial
• APICS or equivalent certification is a plus

If this looks like a good fit, apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridgeshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

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