Global Supply Chain Manager
South Coast, UK
Circa £65,000 + benefits, inc performance bonus
Onsite
About the Business
An internationally recognised, design-led manufacturing business, delivering premium engineered products to customers across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets.
Following sustained international growth and continued investment across manufacturing, product development, and operational capability, the business is entering an exciting new phase focused on scaling global operations with greater structure, visibility, and efficiency.
On this occasion, no sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Why This Role Exists
As the organisation continues to expand, its supply chain has naturally become more complex, creating opportunities to strengthen processes, improve inventory positioning, and better align demand, production, and distribution across multiple international markets.
This newly created role will bring ownership, focus, and strategic direction to a critical area of the business.
The Role
As Global Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end flow of materials and finished products across a multi-site, international operation.
Reporting into senior operations leadership, you will play a key role in enhancing supply chain performance, supporting operational scalability, and driving continuous improvement across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and reliable inventory visibility across multiple regions
Optimise stock positioning to support customer demand and operational efficiency
Manage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory
Align demand planning, production scheduling, and distribution activities
Oversee logistics, warehousing, and international distribution operations
Support the development and implementation of new distribution capabilities
Strengthen supplier relationships and procurement effectiveness
Develop supply chain processes, systems, and performance metrics
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimisation projects
What Success Looks Like
Inventory accuracy exceeding 98%
On-time delivery performance of 95%+
Improved demand and supply alignment
Reduced excess, obsolete, and misplaced inventory
Enhanced supplier performance and improved cost control
About You
Proven experience within supply chain, materials, operations, or planning roles in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, logistics, and procurement
Experience working within a growing or evolving business environment, could be a major 3pl or a global business in warehousing, sales and distribution. Either B2B or B2C.
Able to bring structure, visibility, and process discipline to complex operations
Strong analytical capability with ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP)
Practical, commercially aware, and naturally improvement-focused
Why Join?
Join a growing international manufacturing business with ambitious expansion plans
Significant investment in operational capability and infrastructure
High-impact leadership role with genuine autonomy
Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Clear opportunity for longer-term career progression
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