Supply Chain ManagerTelfordPermanentUp to circa £55,000 per annum (DOE)Hours: 37.5 per week
Are you an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager with a background in a highly regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, automotive or chemicals?An expanding manufacturing business is seeking a driven Supply Chain Planning Manager to take ownership of planning activities across multiple sites. With continued growth and increasing customer demand, the business requires a strong leader who can develop the team, introduce greater planning structure and help create a more strategic supply chain operation.This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping future planning capability while supporting a business that continues to grow and invest in its operations.
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing the planning team, creating a high-performance culture focused on service and delivery
- Managing end-to-end supply chain planning activities across demand, supply, production and inventory
- Developing strategic planning processes to improve visibility, responsiveness and operational performance
- Embedding and managing effective S&OP processes across the business
- Ensuring inventory levels remain optimised whilst supporting customer service and compliance requirements
- Monitoring forecasting accuracy, planning performance and key supply chain KPIs
- Supporting long-term capacity planning and growth initiatives
- Driving continuous improvement projects across planning systems and operational processes
- Utilising ERP/MRP systems to support data-led planning decisions
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in a Supply Chain Planning Manager, Planning Manager or Supply Chain leadership role
- Background within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory control, production planning and supply chain management
- Proven people management experience with a track record of developing successful teams
- Experience implementing planning improvements and driving organisational change
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- ERP/MRP systems experience
- A proactive approach with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day operational demands
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