Vegware has a maternity cover vacancy for a Supply Chain Manager based in our city centre Edinburgh office. This high‑impact role oversees end‑to‑end supply chain operations and leads a team of four direct reports.
Responsibilities
* Own and optimise the end‑to‑end supply chain, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency.
* Lead stock planning and purchasing, balancing service levels, working capital and risk. Establish and lead a structured demand planning and S&OP process, collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure clear visibility of demand and supply risks.
* Oversee inbound freight and logistics, driving reliability and cost‑effectiveness.
* Manage 3PL partners, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
Data, Systems & Performance
* Develop and own supply chain KPIs, reporting, and dashboards.
* Use data and insight to proactively identify issues and drive better decision making.
* Act as a key stakeholder for ERP and inventory systems, improving processes and data integrity.
Inventory Management
* Maintain robust inventory control processes and ensure high levels of stock accuracy.
* Monitor stock health, ageing and turnover, taking action to reduce waste and drive efficiency.
Team Leadership
* Lead, coach and develop a team of four direct reports.
* Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
* Encourage proactive problem solving and independent thinking within the team.
Office Management Oversight
* Provide oversight of office operations through a direct report.
* Ensure a well‑functioning, efficient workplace environment that supports the wider team.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or similar role.
* Strong background in stock planning, purchasing, and inventory management – experience managing 3PL providers and freight operations.
* Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement structure.
* Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
* Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with the confidence to challenge and improve existing ways of working.
* A mature, structured and accountable leader who takes ownership and follows through.
Desirable
* Experience in a product‑based, manufacturing, or distribution environment – experience working with far‑east suppliers.
* Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.
Benefits
* Bike to work scheme.
* Company pension.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Company sick pay.
* Bonus.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Permanent benefits.
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