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Supply Chain & Logistics Manager (Manufacturing)

Bedford
money-bag £55000 - £65000/annum + Bonus
224861692
Posted 2 days ago

We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end supply chain across a busy manufacturing environment. You’ll be responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods through the full production cycle — supporting operational performance, delivery reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with Purchasing, Production, Assembly, Product Management, and Sales, you’ll help ensure supply chain processes are aligned, efficient, and continuously improving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness
  • Lead all aspects of inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels, accuracy, and storage conditions
  • Coordinate operational purchasing of raw materials and components based on production and inventory requirements
  • Plan and coordinate production activities based on demand and inventory availability
  • Oversee transport planning to ensure efficient distribution and on-time delivery to customers
  • Identify, manage, and resolve bottlenecks or disruptions in the supply chain
  • Build strong working relationships with suppliers and logistics partners
  • Drive improvement initiatives across cost control, quality, and supply chain performance
  • Produce reporting and analysis to measure performance and highlight improvement opportunities
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of production and transport planners

What You’ll Focus On

  • Delivery reliability and lead time within the factory
  • Inventory levels and inventory accuracy
  • Production and assembly order processing
  • Transport planning
  • Factory utilisation
  • Ownership of the S&OP process, including continuous improvement and professionalisation
  • Effective use of ERP systems and supply chain technology

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • 5–10 years’ experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (purchasing through to distribution)
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and confident decision-making in a fast-moving environment
  • Track record of delivering supply chain improvements and cost savings
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and analytical tools is desirable
  • Flexible, resilient, and able to perform under pressure
  • Strong written and spoken English

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