The Supply Chain Manager oversees all internal supply chain operations, including Purchasing Administration, Production Planning, Warehouse Management, Shipping, and Despatch. The role ensures materials and products flow efficiently through the business, supporting production, customer delivery, and operational performance. Note: This role does not include supplier relationship management or supplier performance oversight. Key Responsibilities 1. Purchasing (Internal Administration Only) * Manage the internal purchasing process, ensuring timely creation, approval, and tracking of purchase orders. * Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP system (lead times, order quantities, pricing provided by others). * Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure materials and components are ordered in line with production requirements. * Monitor open orders and ensure internal teams are updated on expected delivery dates. * Support Finance with invoice matching and resolving PO discrepancies. 2. Production & Material Planning * Lead the planning function to ensure accurate forecasting, scheduling, and capacity planning. * Maintain MRP/ERP data accuracy to support reliable planning outputs. * Balance inventory levels with demand to minimise shortages and excess stock. * Work closely with Operations to align production plans with customer orders and business priorities. * Communicate plan chang...