Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Stoke

Salary: up to £60,000 DOE + Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Reed is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to take ownership of warehouse, logistics and inventory operations within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will lead a large operational team, manage third-party supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure the efficient flow of materials and finished goods across the business.

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing warehouse, inventory and logistics activities, ensuring service levels, operational excellence and cost efficiency are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include

Leading and developing operational teams across warehousing and distribution functions

Delivering improvements in productivity, service performance and operational efficiency

Managing inventory accuracy through robust controls, audits and stock verification processes

Ensuring materials and finished products are received, stored and dispatched effectively

Monitoring logistics performance, transport expenditure and service provider effectiveness

Working closely with production, planning and commercial teams to support business objectives

Driving process improvements through the use of ERP, MRP and warehouse management systems

Managing operational assets and equipment maintenance programmes

Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve utilisation and optimise costs

Producing and presenting performance metrics to senior stakeholders

Supporting strategic projects and change initiatives across the wider supply chain function

Ensuring compliance with all relevant food industry, health & safety and quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Warehouse, Logistics or Distribution Management position

A strong background within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similarly fast-moving environment

Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multiple operational activities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting tools

The ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-functional relationships

A track record of delivering measurable improvements in service, efficiency and cost control

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A hands-on management style combined with strategic thinking

Desirable Experience

Relevant supply chain, logistics or warehouse management qualifications

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety qualification

Experience leading continuous improvement or operational transformation projects

Exposure to inventory control, transport management and third-party logistics providers

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a successful and growing business

Key leadership role with genuine influence across operations

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative working environment

To find out more, please contact Adam Norris at Reed or apply now.