Senior Supply Chain Manager

Role: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Liskeard

To lead and manage all procurement, stores and logistics functions across all their UK and overseas bases, ensuring full regulatory compliance, cost-effective procurement, optimal stock availability, and strong operational support to maintenance and flight operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop all Stores and Supply Chain staff, fostering teamwork and high performance.

• Define departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.

• Ensure adequate resourcing, training (Aerotrac, regulatory), succession planning, and competency management.

• Act as primary escalation point for supply chain issues (AOG, vendor failures, logistics delays).

• Oversee all purchasing activities: parts, consumables, tooling, GSE, and contracted services.

• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and performance evaluation.

• Develop procurement strategies to reduce cost, improve lead times, and manage risks.

• Support aircraft teardown, part-out, storage, preservation, and part-sales processes.

• Maintain strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, repair vendors, and partners.

• Ensure all stores are fully Part 145 compliant, including storage conditions, segregation, and traceability.

• Oversee tooling calibration programmes and compliance monitoring.

• Develop stock level forecasting models and monitor stock accuracy, obsolescence, and rotable turnaround.

• Ensure efficient import/export processes, customs compliance, and Dangerous Goods handling.

• Lead AOG logistics support and oversee shipping, distribution, and dispatch standards.

• Optimise use of Aerotrac (or other ERP/MRP) systems for inventory and logistics.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support ISO 9001:2015 compliance.

• Maintain compliance with UK CAA/EASA Part 145, Part M, ADR/IATA DG, export control, and customs regulations.

• Support audits, implement corrective actions, and improve procedures.

• Act as key contact for supply chain matters with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide oversight for basic facilities support and coordinate third-party maintenance services.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in aviation supply chain and stores management.

• Strong leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent knowledge of regulatory compliance (UK CAA/EASA Part 145, Part M).

• Skilled in procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (Aerotrac preferred).

• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.