Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
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Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Location: Bedford.
Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 per year, DoE
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5.30pm. Fridays, 9am - 3pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients to recruit for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join their ever-expanding team. To oversee and coordinate the movement, storage, distribution and sourcing of goods and materials within a supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
Developing and implement new or alternative supply chain and logistics strategies.
Creating and executing a comprehensive supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize operations and achieve business goals.
Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
Managing and overseeing the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships.
Maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, and minimizing waste.
Supervising the movement of goods, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
Recruiting, onboarding, training and management of supply chain and despatch team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and other departments.
Ensuring all supply chain and logistics activities comply with relevant regulations, safety guidelines, and ethical standards.
Understand and implement health and safety procedures
Identify, plan and manage logistics projects that will improve efficiency, resilience and performance
Requirements of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies.
Analytical Skills - Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve complex supply chain issues.
Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
Negotiation Skills - Ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and other partners.
Leadership Skills - Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Technical Skills - Proficiency in relevant software and technologies for supply chain management.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager role, then please apply now!
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Location: Bedford.
Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP60,000 per year, DoE
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5.30pm. Fridays, 9am - 3pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients to recruit for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join their ever-expanding team. To oversee and coordinate the movement, storage, distribution and sourcing of goods and materials within a supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
Developing and implement new or alternative supply chain and logistics strategies.
Creating and executing a comprehensive supply chain and logistics strategy to optimize operations and achieve business goals.
Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
Managing and overseeing the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships.
Maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, and minimizing waste.
Supervising the movement of goods, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
Recruiting, onboarding, training and management of supply chain and despatch team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and other departments.
Ensuring all supply chain and logistics activities comply with relevant regulations, safety guidelines, and ethical standards.
Understand and implement health and safety procedures
Identify, plan and manage logistics projects that will improve efficiency, resilience and performance
Requirements of the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager:
Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and implement long-term supply chain strategies.
Analytical Skills - Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve complex supply chain issues.
Communication Skills - Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
Negotiation Skills - Ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and other partners.
Leadership Skills - Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Technical Skills - Proficiency in relevant software and technologies for supply chain management.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Supply Chain & Logistics Manager role, then please apply now!
Logistics Operations Manager - Supply Chain Optimization
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching orders.
- Develop and implement efficient inventory management procedures to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
- Oversee the selection and management of third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and delivery times.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the warehouse.
- Implement and manage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other logistics software.
- Lead, train, and motivate the warehouse and logistics team.
- Analyze logistics data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and carriers.
- Manage budgets for logistics operations and ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service levels.
- Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations.
This is a critical role for a hands-on manager who can drive efficiency and reliability in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics and warehouse management, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale operations. Experience with WMS software is essential, as is a thorough understanding of supply chain principles. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. This role requires full-time dedication to our operational hub in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK .
Supply Chain Planner
Posted 9 days ago
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Planner based in Luton for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.
Summary of the Supply Chain Planner role
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Luton
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Working 5 out of 7 days including weekends
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner
- Plan inbound deliveries to meet customer requirements whilst keeping costs to a minimum.
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels and conduct regular inventory audits.
- Coordinate and liaise with Suppliers and Logistics providers.
- Develop and execute production plans.
- Analyse supply chain performance metrics and prepare reports on KPIs.
- Risk management.
Requirements for a successful Supply Chain Planner
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
- Proven Supply Chain Planner experience.
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including demand forecasting, inventory management and logistics.
- Strong IT skills with advanced Excel and proficiency in using supply chain management software (ERP systems).
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area.
To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities and vacancies, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in the Supply Chain Planner role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **
Supply Chain Analyst
Posted 9 days ago
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Supply Chain Analyst - Clinical Trials
Location: Ware
Contract Type: 12 Month Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days on site, 3 days WFH
Salary: Up to £21.05 p/h
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Analyst to support key pre-production and temperature excursion management activities within Global Packaging Operations and Clinical Interface teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in the timely delivery of clinical supplies to patients across the globe.
Key Responsibilities:- p>Execute and manage pre-production tasks to enable on-time handover of packaging jobs.
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Approve GMP Manufacturing Requests (MRs) in local inventory systems for internal and external packaging activities.
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Accurately complete documentation with a focus on quality and right-first-time principles.
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Manage and document clinical site temperature excursions, in-transit excursions, and depot excursions to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply.
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Conduct Veeva system activities to support clinical study leads and maintain the integrity of clinical trial information.
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Participate in management monitoring activities, supporting audit readiness and quality compliance.
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Collaborate with aligned Supply Chain Planners and Study Leads to maintain demand plans in local MRP systems (e.g., Supply Management Tool).
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Manage inventory across the network to ensure correct stock placement and timely disposal of expired materials.
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Own the post-packaging assessment and release process for new countries joining clinical studies.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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Solid understanding of GMPs and clinical packaging/manufacturing processes.
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Experience working with document/quality management systems is desirable.
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Ability to accurately review and approve documentation with strong attention to detail.
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Self-motivated and capable of independently managing workload and priorities.
University degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
If this role sounds interesting to you apply now with a copy of your CV!
Supply chain coordinator
Posted 9 days ago
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Supply Chain Coordinator
Fixed term contract until Feb 2027, potential to continue after!
Monday - Friday 09:00-17:30
Salary up to 33,000
What's on Offer:
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 5 years and 30 after 10 years, plus bank holidays
- Health Benefits: Optional private health scheme and cash plan
- Additional Benefits: Death service and long-term sickness benefit after successful completion of probation
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available
- Company events.
- Free food!
Are you ready to join an exciting, multi-billion-dollar global food business. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Supply Chain Coordinator to join our clients team! If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for ensuring that products reach customers efficiently, this could be the role for you!
About the Role:
As our Supply Chain Coordinator, you will report directly to the Supply Chain & licence Manager and collaborate closely with Commercial Directors and the Logistics Team. Your main responsibility? Ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain processes from start to finish!
Key Responsibilities:
- Process new contracts received from Commercial colleagues
- Buy foreign currency and allocate it against supplier invoices
- Add contracts to the system and send order confirmations to customers and suppliers
- Plan production with suppliers
- Track orders from shipment to delivery and provide regular updates to customers
- Raise letters of credit for suppliers weekly
- Produce weekly stock reports and manage stock forecasting
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure a seamless supply chain process
- Provide general administration and office support
This position is essential for ensuring our customers receive their products on time and in full. If you have a flair for organisation and a passion for the food industry, we would love to hear from you!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're the perfect fit for our clients team, don't hesitate! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us. We can't wait to meet you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Supply Chain Analyst
Posted 9 days ago
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Supply Chain Analyst - Clinical Trials
Location: Ware
Contract Type: 12 Month Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days on site, 3 days WFH
Salary: Up to £21.05 p/h
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Analyst to support key pre-production and temperature excursion management activities within Global Packaging Operations and Clinical Interface teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in the timely delivery of clinical supplies to patients across the globe.
Key Responsibilities:- p>Execute and manage pre-production tasks to enable on-time handover of packaging jobs.
-
Approve GMP Manufacturing Requests (MRs) in local inventory systems for internal and external packaging activities.
-
Accurately complete documentation with a focus on quality and right-first-time principles.
-
Manage and document clinical site temperature excursions, in-transit excursions, and depot excursions to ensure uninterrupted clinical supply.
-
Conduct Veeva system activities to support clinical study leads and maintain the integrity of clinical trial information.
-
Participate in management monitoring activities, supporting audit readiness and quality compliance.
-
Collaborate with aligned Supply Chain Planners and Study Leads to maintain demand plans in local MRP systems (e.g., Supply Management Tool).
-
Manage inventory across the network to ensure correct stock placement and timely disposal of expired materials.
-
Own the post-packaging assessment and release process for new countries joining clinical studies.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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Solid understanding of GMPs and clinical packaging/manufacturing processes.
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Experience working with document/quality management systems is desirable.
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Ability to accurately review and approve documentation with strong attention to detail.
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Self-motivated and capable of independently managing workload and priorities.
University degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
If this role sounds interesting to you apply now with a copy of your CV!
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Supply Chain Planner
Posted 9 days ago
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Planner based in Luton for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.
Summary of the Supply Chain Planner role
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Luton
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Working 5 out of 7 days including weekends
Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Planner
- Plan inbound deliveries to meet customer requirements whilst keeping costs to a minimum.
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels and conduct regular inventory audits.
- Coordinate and liaise with Suppliers and Logistics providers.
- Develop and execute production plans.
- Analyse supply chain performance metrics and prepare reports on KPIs.
- Risk management.
Requirements for a successful Supply Chain Planner
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration.
- Proven Supply Chain Planner experience.
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including demand forecasting, inventory management and logistics.
- Strong IT skills with advanced Excel and proficiency in using supply chain management software (ERP systems).
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.
Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area.
To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities and vacancies, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
**Thank you for your interest in the Supply Chain Planner role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **
Supply chain coordinator
Posted 9 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Supply Chain Coordinator
Fixed term contract until Feb 2027, potential to continue after!
Monday - Friday 09:00-17:30
Salary up to 33,000
What's on Offer:
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 after 5 years and 30 after 10 years, plus bank holidays
- Health Benefits: Optional private health scheme and cash plan
- Additional Benefits: Death service and long-term sickness benefit after successful completion of probation
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available
- Company events.
- Free food!
Are you ready to join an exciting, multi-billion-dollar global food business. We're on the lookout for a dynamic Supply Chain Coordinator to join our clients team! If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for ensuring that products reach customers efficiently, this could be the role for you!
About the Role:
As our Supply Chain Coordinator, you will report directly to the Supply Chain & licence Manager and collaborate closely with Commercial Directors and the Logistics Team. Your main responsibility? Ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain processes from start to finish!
Key Responsibilities:
- Process new contracts received from Commercial colleagues
- Buy foreign currency and allocate it against supplier invoices
- Add contracts to the system and send order confirmations to customers and suppliers
- Plan production with suppliers
- Track orders from shipment to delivery and provide regular updates to customers
- Raise letters of credit for suppliers weekly
- Produce weekly stock reports and manage stock forecasting
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure a seamless supply chain process
- Provide general administration and office support
This position is essential for ensuring our customers receive their products on time and in full. If you have a flair for organisation and a passion for the food industry, we would love to hear from you!
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you're the perfect fit for our clients team, don't hesitate! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us. We can't wait to meet you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Supply Chain Analyst
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Start date: asap
Contract duration: 12-month contract
Location: Ware – 2 days per week on site
PAYE rate: £157.67 per day
Job Purpose:
• Effectively execute pre-production activities to enable on-time job handover within Global Packaging Operations.
• Timely progression and approval of clinical site temperature excursions to ensure continuity of clinical supplies.
• Providing support to the Global Packaging Operations and Clinical Interface teams within the Clinical Supply Chain function
• Seek and support process improvement opportunities.
• Veeva activities to supported study leads/studies
• Participate in management monitoring activities for Pre-Production Management
• Support aligned Supply Chain Planners & Study Chain Study Leads as required
Key Responsibilities:
• On-time execution of pre-production tasks (such as PMD Manufacturing Request (MRs) approval) in order to maintain the supply of clinical trial material
• Right first-time documentation completion
• Management of temperature excursions for local depots, in-transit excursions from local depots, and clinical site excursions
• Veeva activities to support study leads/studies for maintaining integrity of clinical trial information.
• Quality – Management monitoring audits
• Approval of GMP MRs in local inventory management system (PMD) for both internal and external packaging activities.
• Management of inventory: movement of stock around the network as required ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, timely destruction of expired materials
• Maintenance of demand plans within local MRP system (Supply Management Tool) in conjunction with the Supply Chain Study Lead / Planner within Clinical Interface
• Management of temperature excursions at clinical sites, ensuring all relevant documentation is retained in the appropriate archiving / trial master file system.
• Understand processes across the supply chain in order to ensure timely and accurate delivery of both information and documentation to the next node in the supply chain
• Ownership of the post-packaging assessment and release for new and additional countries participating in clinical studies
Requirements:
University degree or equivalent experience, plus demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft office suite of products.
• Capable of accurately reviewing, editing and approving documentation for completeness, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical packaging and manufacturing terminology.
• Possesses working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Able to manage own time and workload priorities, self-motivated.