Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Vacancy - URGENT • Annual Salary: Up to £60k per annum • Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK • Job Type: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader from a technical, fabrication, or manufacturing background. This pivotal role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, managing international logistics between our French factory and UK base, and leading a remote team of six professionals. The ideal candidate will excel at forecasting demand against strict deployment schedules and proactively securing materials to prevent assembly bottlenecks. Day-to-day of the role: • Demand Planning & Materials Forecasting: • Own the end-to-end demand planning model, translating complex client QSR roll-out and installation schedules into clear material requirements. • Develop, monitor, and continuously refine rolling forecasting models for long-lead electronic components and hardware. • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Sales teams to anticipate changes in deployment velocity and adjust production pipelines proactively. • Lead Master Production Scheduling (MPS) reviews to ensure factory capacity aligns with upcoming UK project spikes. • Mitigate supply risk by assessing lead times, seasonal disruptions, and market trends to establish safety stock buffers for critical components. • Inventory Control & Auditing: • Take full accountability for UK and international stock levels to optimize working capital. • Lead and coordinate comprehensive quarterly stock counts across all storage facilities. • Reconcile physical inventory with Sage ERP data to ensure high data accuracy. • Logistics & International Trade: • Manage complex import and export operations between the UK and continental Europe. • Optimize warehousing, inventory positioning, and final-mile delivery to deployment sites. • Team Leadership: • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6 supply chain and logistics professionals. • Maintain high engagement and accountability across a fully remote workforce. • Set clear performance KPIs tied to delivery accuracy and inventory turnover. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Forecasting Expertise: Significant, demonstrable experience in demand planning, materials forecasting, and master scheduling within a project-led or deployment-driven business. • Industry Background: Minimum 5 years recent experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within electronics assembly, or technical hardware production. • Systems: Advanced user of ERP software for material planning (MRP/MPS) and stock control, alongside expert-level Excel data manipulation. • Logistics & Trade: Proven track record handling UK-EU cross-border freight, customs clearances, and international trade compliance. • Leadership: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and coordinate remote or hybrid teams. • Location: Must be able to commute to our Hemel Hempstead office as required. Travel to the Altringham facility may be occasionally required. Benefits: • Competitive salary package. • Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled team. • Dynamic and challenging work environment. Apply now if interested!