Stamford, Cliffe Rd, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM | Expires Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Supply Chain Manager
Salary dependant on experience
* 28 days annual leave + bank hols with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
* Enhanced Pension contribution
* A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
* Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
* Free car parking
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.
POSITION SUMMARY
Direct and coordinate, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
* Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
* Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
* Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
* Drive actions that support defined KPI’s (DOI, supplier OTD, WADPO, schedule adherence).
* Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
* Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
* Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
* Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
* Ensure that SAP item master information is accurately maintained to drive MRP and to ensure material/resource availability based on the production schedule.
* Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
* Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
* Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
* Identify ways to improve productivity and safety.
* May be called upon to guide, monitor and instruct entry level employees in their duties.
* Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
* Collaborate with global supply chain and operations teams across other Avtron sites to align processes, share best practices, and support group-wide supply chain initiatives.
* Manage UK import/export compliance, customs requirements, and trade regulations including post-Brexit rules of origin and customs declarations.
* Manage and develop the UK supply chain team, including performance reviews, training, and succession planning in line with UK employment law and company HR policies.
* Support global SIOP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes, contributing UK site data and participating in global planning cycles.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or five years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Skills
* Excellent time management and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
* Strong customer focus with the ability to balance both internal and external stakeholder needs
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong team player
* Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones within a global organisation
* Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
* Knowledge of UK import/export regulations and post-Brexit trade compliance requirements
Experience
* Familiar with bills of materials and shop orders
* Five years or more related experience and/or training
* Experience working within a global manufacturing or industrial business, with exposure to international supply chain operations
* Experience managing UK import/export processes, freight, and 3PL relationships
* CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable; APICS CPIM/CSCP equivalent considered
UK EMPLOYMENT & COMPLIANCE
* Must have the right to work in the UK. Avtron will not be sponsoring visas for this position.
* This role is subject to UK employment law. Avtron is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the Equality Act 2010.
* Holiday entitlement, pension (auto-enrolment), and benefits will be provided in accordance with UK statutory requirements and company policy.
COMPUTER SKILLS
* Strong computer proficiency, including ERP/MRP and Supply Chain Software
Stamford, Cliffe Rd, Easton on the Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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