Supply Chain and Stock Control Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN & STOCK CONTROL MANAGER Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: Senior Leadership Team

Reportees: 2+ (with scope to grow)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds with occasional potential travel overseas Package Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Based in Leeds

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Profit share bonus scheme

Development opportunitiesPosition Statement We are seeking a commercially driven and operationally strong Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop our end-to-end supply chain function within a growing B2B business supplying into both contract & retail clients predominantly within the UK. This is not a raw manufacturing environment. The business operates a finishing and assembly model, sourcing components and finished elements from a global supplier base, which are then assembled, finished, and supplied into contract, and readymade goods imported for supply into retailers. As such, the role requires an individual experienced in managing component-based supply chains, coordinating multiple suppliers, and ensuring consistent availability, quality, and performance across assembled products. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other emerging markets, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive purchasing, and consistent product standards. The business has existing strong systems and processes in place, which significantly supports the role, and a team of knowledgeable colleagues who support each other. Key Objectives Deliver measurable cost savings across procurement and supply chain activities

Manage and improve to best-in-class supply chain management system

Strengthen and diversify the global supplier base

Ensure consistent product quality and supply reliability across assembled products

Improve supplier performance through data-driven metrics and relationship management

Role Responsibilities Take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, managing procurement of components, and to understand sub-assemblies and finished elements to support internal assembly and finishing operations

Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other key sourcing regions

Negotiate pricing, contracts and supply agreements to deliver cost savings while ensuring continuity and security of supply

Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support growth, reduce risk and improve supply chain flexibility

Oversee forecasting and demand planning to ensure alignment between supply and customer requirements, collaborating closely along with the Operations, Sales and finance departments

Manage lead times effectively across all suppliers, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or disruptions

Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained across multiple SKUs and component lines to support uninterrupted assembly and fulfilment

Oversee the full purchasing cycle, including stock control and order management

Monitor, expedite and manage orders to ensure on-time delivery against agreed schedules

Manage logistics, freight and import/export processes across international supply routes

Implement and maintain quality control processes for incoming goods, ensuring consistency against product specifications

Monitor and manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service metrics

Working closely with the Goods-In function, managing workloads, space capacity and incoming goods

Develop and track KPIs to drive performance, identify improvements and support data-driven decision making

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs and enhance efficiency

Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels, storage and availability of components for assembly

Manage returns, back orders and supplier discrepancies in a timely and professional manner

Contribute to management discussions, providing insight and leadership on supply chain strategy and performance

Provide reporting for daily, weekly, monthly key metrics and board reporting, and planning ahead to meet business objectives.

People and HR skills an essential part of the role

Managing perpetual and annual inventory counts

Would be excellent to have H&S accreditations and experience (desirable but not essential)

Future potential of new product development and procurement role and/or management progressionRequirements Proven experience in a component-based, assembly or distribution-led supply chain environment

Background in industries such as FMCG, retail supply, consumer goods or engineered products (non-raw manufacturing)

Strong track record of managing international suppliers, particularly in Asia and Europe

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-supplier, multi-component supply chains

Proven success delivering cost savings and operational improvements

Experience in supplier negotiation, contract management and performance tracking

Experience with supply chain systems and data analysis

CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential)

Key Competencies Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Strong coordination skills across complex, multi-supplier environments

Analytical and data-driven mindset

Ability to operate in an agile manner for reactive & fast-paced solutions

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Willingness to travel internationallyBenefits £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (negotiable)

Profit share bonus scheme

Birthdays off

Development opportunities

Opportunity to shape and build a global supply chain function

Work within a business focused on assembly, finishing and retail supply rather than manufacturing

Exposure to international sourcing and supplier development

Real impact on cost, quality and operational performance