Job Description
Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Manager – Up to £70,000 Per Annum - Leicester
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:30pm – Hybrid Working Available
Macildowie Supply Chain has recently partnered with a high growth retailer based in Leicester to recruit a Supply Chain Manager.
The key objective is to lead and optimise its UK and international end-to-end supply chain operations. This position will take responsibility responsibility for production planning, inventory management, international sourcing, fulfilment operations and global 3PL relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with commercial growth, operational efficiency and customer service objectives.
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, production planning, inventory optimisation and supplier management.
- Manage UK manufacturing supply requirements, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), component procurement and production planning.
- Oversee internationally sourced product ranges and manage Far East supplier relationships and inbound product flow.
- Manage fulfilment operations and global 3PL warehouse and distribution networks.
- Drive inventory control and working capital improvements through effective forecasting, stock management and KPI monitoring.
- Lead supplier performance management across cost, quality, lead times and delivery performance.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply and operational resilience.
- Optimise warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms and operational processes supporting fulfilment and stock movement.
- Deliver continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain function.
- Produce and analyse operational KPIs and management reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders.
- Support international supplier visits and overseas manufacturing site engagement where required.
The Candidate
- Previous experience managing end-to-end global supply chain functions
- Strong knowledge of Far East sourcing and factory relationships.
- Expertise in demand planning, forecasting, BOM management and production planning.
- Able to travel to Leicester
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Comfortably able to build stock/inventory forecasts.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working of 2 days in the office and 3 from home.
- Company performance bonus.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.
