Operations and Supply Chain Manager

You will have responsibility across operations, supply chain and procurement, including:

Taking ownership of day to day operational performance

Leading operational planning, capacity and resource management

Improving KPIs, processes and operational controls

Managing inventory across multiple locations and external partners

Managing the end to end supply chain and improving its resilience

Working closely with OEM, CEM and outsourced manufacturing partners

Managing supplier performance across quality, delivery and responsiveness

Identifying and reducing supply chain risks

Leading supplier selection, negotiations and commercial agreements

Driving cost reduction across the BOM

Supporting engineering and R&D teams with NPI and new product development

Helping products move successfully from design into production

Leading and developing members of the operations team

Driving continuous improvement across the wider operation

What are we looking for?

You will ideally have

Previous operations management experience within a hardware, electronics, engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong supply chain and supplier management experience

Experience working with OEM, CEM or outsourced manufacturing partners

A track record of improving operational processes and performance

Experience managing inventory across multiple locations or partners

Hands on experience with an ERP or MRP system

Experience managing or leading a team

Strong commercial and supplier negotiation skills

Experience working alongside R&D or engineering teams on NPI would be particularly useful, as would experience within electronics or component supply chains.

Qualifications such as CIPS, APICS or CPIM would be beneficial, but practical experience and a strong track record are more important.

Why consider this role?

This is not a position where you will simply inherit a mature operation and keep it ticking over.

You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how the business operates as it grows, improving processes, strengthening the supply chain, developing supplier relationships and working closely with technical teams to bring new products into production.

There is a good benefits package including 33 days' holiday including public holidays, 5% pension contributions, healthcare benefits, income protection, flexible working, enhanced parental leave and training and development opportunities.

If you are an Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Operations & Supply Chain Manager looking for a broad role within an ambitious technology business, we would be keen to speak with you.

Apply now for further information.