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Supply Chain Manager

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northfleet, Kent

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: North Kent (Office Based)
Salary: £50-65K
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Supply Chain Manager
Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a fast-growing UK distributor, in the recruitment of an experienced Supply Chain Manager.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for owning end-to-end supply chain planning, international sourcing and inventory optimisation within a dynamic and expanding business environment.
You will lead planning strategy, manage global supplier relationships and drive operational excellence to ensure product availability while optimising stock, cost and service performance.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the full supply chain lifecycle — from demand forecasting through to imports, purchasing and inventory management across UK locations.
You will also lead a small team and play a key role in shaping scalable S&OP processes to support continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
S&OP & Planning Leadership
  * Own and develop the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
  * Build consensus demand plans across Sales, Finance and Operations
  * Present supply/demand outlook and risks to senior leadership
  * Drive forecast alignment across the business
Demand & Supply Planning
  * Create short, medium and long-term forecasts at SKU level
  * Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvements
  * Translate forecasts into effective purchasing and supply plans
Inventory & Stock Management
  * Optimise stock levels, safety stock and reorder parameters
  * Manage inventory across multiple UK locations and 3PL partners
  * Reduce excess, slow-moving and obsolete stock
Global Sourcing & Supplier Management
  * Manage international suppliers and purchasing activity
  * Negotiate lead times, MOQs and supply flexibility
  * Track supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness)
Imports & Logistics
  * Oversee inbound international logistics
  * Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs partners
  * Manage Incoterms, documentation and shipment performance
Leadership
  * Manage and develop a team of three supply chain professionals
  * Set priorities, coach team members and drive performance
  * Foster continuous improvement culture
About You
We are seeking a commercially aware Supply Chain professional with strong planning expertise gained within a distribution or industrial environment.
You will likely have experience within:
Construction supply, building materials, M&E, industrial distribution or similar sectors
Demand planning and supply planning leadership
Importing and global supplier management
ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel analysis
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Desirable
CIPS, APICS or equivalent supply chain qualification
Experience implementing or improving S&OP processes
Fast-growth or scaling business experience
Why Apply?
Strategic leadership opportunity
Growing UK business with international supply base
High-impact role influencing operational performance
Collaborative and ambitious environment
📩 Apply today or contact Diamond Search Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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