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Nigel Wright Group

Supply Chain Manager

SunderlandFull-timeAug 22, 2026

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The Company

Our client is a highly successful, international manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment. Due to continued growth and operational requirements, they are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead their materials planning, logistics and warehousing function at a key manufacturing site.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow, inventory optimisation and operational excellence within a customer-driven manufacturing operation

The Role

You will take full responsibility for materials planning, inbound logistics and warehouse operations, leading a team focused on delivering materials to production safely, accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading materials planning activities to maintain material availability and prevent production disruption.
  • Managing supplier schedules, material call-offs and expediting activity to mitigate supply risks.
  • Overseeing warehousing, inventory control, goods receipt and line-feeding operations.
  • Driving inventory accuracy, traceability, FIFO compliance and warehouse efficiency.
  • Managing logistics performance, freight spend and inventory investment.
  • Building strong relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Delivering continuous improvement initiatives across materials and logistics operations.
  • Leading, developing and motivating materials and warehouse teams to achieve operational KPIs.

The Person

We are interested in speaking with experienced supply chain professionals who have operated within fast-paced manufacturing environments.

You will be able to demonstrate

  • Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of production-driven planning and inventory management.
  • Experience managing warehouse and materials teams.
  • Excellent ERP/MRP system knowledge and data analysis capability.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Sunderland
Posted
Aug 22, 2026

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