436 Supply Chain jobs in the United Kingdom

• Source and order raw materials; manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to meet production deadlines.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct stock checks, and maintain inventory records.
• Liaise with factory and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics and work with freight providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with reports and audits.
• Support process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and compliance efforts.

• 3 years’ experience of administration within supply chain, logistics, or procurement, preferably within manufacturing.
• Highly organised with strong time management capabilities.
• Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Familiarity with international shipping incoterms
• Experience with customs procedures and documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lead times.

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.

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You will be a key member of the Supply Chain team. Working within the defined processes and procedures, you will satisfy customer requirements while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the company. This role will be integral to the delivery of a sustainable supply chain to support the business. You will provide supply chain knowledge and guidance to the organisation.

This role develops strategic initiatives through optimisation of spend, collaboration with 3rd parties and developing ways of working through continuous improvement exercises and operation delivery such as demand forecasting, PO management, materials sourcing, scheduling and inventory management.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities:

Providing senior supply chain support to the programmes through;

• Support in identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party programme items and services
li>Support in the shaping and strategy of negotiation and tendering practises to supply chain teams within the operating unit.
• Ensure that the eco-system is healthy and supports programme delivery within your OU.

Accountable for meeting programme schedule and budget commitments through supplier management including;

• Identification of suitable suppliers for 3rd party items and services.
• Lead competitive exercises to maintain on-time delivery to programme at best value.
• Negotiation and implementation of agreements with appropriate customer flow downs.
• Proactively maintain positive and mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Manage supplier price and availability, including alternative sources, in line with programme needs.
• Monitor and manage obsolescence and other supply issues, providing status updates and reports as requested
• Highlight and/or escalate, in a timely fashion, any supplier delinquency that affects the programme delivery schedule.

Ensuring that supplier performance measurement activities are maintained through good practise, including;

• Aligning suppliers to the Supplier Management Processes.
• Working with Mission Assurance and others; monitor supplier performance factors, such as OTIF, quality, risk & opportunity, management and values.

We are looking for:

• Qualified in a relevant subject preferably to degree level
• Demonstrable experience of proposal work and review
• Proven track record of building strong relationships
• Evidenced success in negotiating and managing subcontracts
• Relevant experience of working within a supply chain function
• Experience and understanding of how supply chain operates within organisations and how to maximise efficiency
• Proven experience and understanding of contract/subcontract law and management

Are you ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level? Join our dynamic team as a Supply Chain Coordinator ! In this pivotal role, you will coordinate and manage end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Export Management: Handle customer export requirements, including documentation for outgoing goods and coordinating logistics and customs clearance.
• Data Management: Create and map master data to support supply chain operations effectively.
• Customer Support: Collaborate with Customer Services on base material stock agreements, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Demand Forecasting: analyse forecast demand to anticipate future supply needs and support demand forecasting.
• Supplier Relations: Implement service level agreements with suppliers and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers.
• Data Analysis: Provide insightful supply chain data analysis to optimise efficiency's and reduce costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Finance, Production, and Quality, to meet reporting deadlines.

Health and Safety Commitment:

• Actively support Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) initiatives, ensuring compliance with best practises and legislative requirements.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives both personally and within the site.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven track record in Supply Chain, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications: A background in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.
• Technical Skills: High-level understanding of export documentation,duties, and letters of credit. Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and PowerPoint is crucial.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for negotiation.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyse situations and develop effective solutions while multitasking in a busy environment.

Why Join Us?

At our organisation, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in the industry. We promote a culture of continuous improvement and are committed to providing you with the resources and support needed to excel in your role.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in supply chain management and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:

Send your CV

Join us in shaping the future of supply chain excellence. Your adventure starts here!

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.

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead
Location: South West London (Hybrid working)
Salary: 48,000 to 58,000 per annum
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance (UK citizenship required)

We are looking for a highly capable Supply Chain Lead to take ownership of delivering critical programmes that directly support UK defence capability. You will be joining an organisation that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions and plays a key role in projects that truly matter.

This is your opportunity to shape supply chain strategy, build strong supplier partnerships, and ensure operational excellence from procurement to delivery. You will be a senior point of expertise, guiding teams, influencing decisions, and driving performance to meet programme commitments on time and within budget.

Your work will have a direct impact on the success of complex projects that safeguard the UK's national interests.

• Act as the senior supply chain contact for programme teams, providing guidance on strategy, negotiation, and supplier selection.

• Identify and qualify suppliers for goods and services to meet project needs.

• Lead competitive tendering and negotiation processes to secure the best commercial and delivery outcomes.

• Build, maintain, and strengthen positive supplier relationships to ensure continuity and reliability.

• Manage supplier pricing, availability, and alternative sourcing options to reduce risk.

• Monitor supplier performance, including quality, on-time delivery, and risk management, and take action where required.

• Report on supplier performance and escalate issues that may affect project delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes, ensuring resilience and efficiency.

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

• Proven experience in supply chain management within a complex or highly regulated environment.

• Strong skills in contract negotiation and subcontract management.

• Knowledge of contract and subcontract law.

• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.

• Experience in supplier performance measurement and improvement initiatives.

• Hybrid working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

• Optional compressed working pattern allowing every other Friday off.

• Private healthcare.

• Career development opportunities, with access to training and progression routes.

• Performance-related bonuses.

How to Apply
If you are ready to take on a role where your expertise will directly contribute to projects of national importance, we would like to hear from you.

Supply Chain Planner

Job description & Person Specification

BG Automotive is the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group. We are a world leading original equipment gasket and engine component manufacturer and distributor to many of the world's vehicle and industrial factories. BGA is a young, energetic, and vibrant company with its sights set firmly on growth for the next 25 years.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner to join our continually expanding international company, working in the Supply Chain Department based in our Swindon Head Office.

As the Supply Chain Planner, you will utilize historical sales information and be responsible for calculating required stock levels of all product ranges. Maintaining and improving stock availability. The role involves managing all aspects of stock control, including order processing and replenishment. The role is also responsible for developing the forecasting of products through analysing previous sales.

General duties will include:

• Monitoring stock levels
li>Placing orders with suppliers, managing time frames and KPIs
• Forecasting stock requirements in line with the company budget 
li>Effective communication with internal teams and suppliers  li>Identifying and resolving supply chain issues efficiently
• Monitoring stock performance and product availability
• Support the Implementation of processes and procedures to optimize stock holding
• Making recommendations and adjusting inventory controls to adapt to latest trends
• working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth flow of information and resources
• Any additional supply chain functionality to support team members or department requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in a supply chain planning role dealing with UK, European and Far East suppliers.

Training & Experience - Essential

• Previous Demand Planner/Supply planner experience
• Stock control
• Confident excel user
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and obsolete inventory
• Experience of managing a large depth of SKU's (3000+)

Training & Experience - Desirable

• Experience within the automotive sector

Knowledge & Personal skills - Essential

• Knowledge of forecasting tools
• Highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Workplace pension
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Services gifts for 5,10,15 plus years
• Long service holiday increases
• This role is office based, the applicants must be within commuting distance of Swindon.

We’re recruiting for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join our business, a key role that will shape and lead supply chain strategy across the Group. Reporting to the Group Procurement & Operations Director, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the Group has the structure and capacity to deliver its ambitious pipeline of work.

You’ll work closely with Construction and Commercial Directors, aligning your efforts with the Group’s strategic objectives. Your focus will be on ensuring procurement and commercial activity is carried out in line with best practice, while developing and implementing a clear category strategy across all relevant spend areas. You’ll also manage the collation and maintenance of the approved supplier list, ensuring we’re working with the right partners to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About You

You’ll be a member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), with a strong background in supply chain leadership. You’ll bring excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders and suppliers. You understand different perspectives and can make sound decisions while building positive, productive working relationships.

You’ll have experience driving supplier performance improvement and embedding innovation and insight into procurement. You’re results-oriented, able to plan and deliver against project deadlines, and have a strong understanding of the property development or construction sector, including experience leading tender processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at Group level, influence strategic decisions, and be part of a high-performing team driving meaningful change.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!

A leading FMCG food manufacturer in South Wales is now seeking a Supply ChainManager to lead the logistics, distribution and storage operations for the business.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain function to ensure customer service is maintained at all times.

The successful Supply Chain Manager will ideally have previous experience within the food or consumer goods manufacturing / distribution sector. You will be a strong people manager with proven experience of developing and mentoring high performing teams. You will have previous experience in driving continuous improvement and health & safety initiatives in your area of responsibility and will have the ability to develop, review and identify cost optimisation opportunities with 3rd party suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Supply Chain function to ensure BRC and financial audit compliance
• Manage all third-party logistics and storage operations
• Provide OTIF information to departments and ensure customer OTIF targets are met.
• Oversee the supply chain budget, working closely with Head of Operations and finance
• Liaise with third party contractors to ensure compliance at all times
• Manage the pallet process and optimise costs
• Management of team through appraisals and regular documented reviews
• Drive a safer place to work through hazard reporting across the team and site , making it a safer place to work

Application by CV or contact us for a confidential conversation

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Materials Planner to join our planning and procurement team. This role is vital to ensuring our production site runs smoothly by coordinating the timely delivery and availability of raw materials.

If you have experience in materials planning, supply coordination, or inventory management within a manufacturing or FMCG environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Plan and raise purchase orders for raw materials based on production forecasts.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections to ensure timely intake and avoid stock shortages.
• Liaise with intake, production, and logistics teams to maintain efficient material flow.
• Participate in planning meetings and flag potential supply issues.
• Manage inter-site transfers and optimise use of short-dated stock.
• Maintain supplier relationships and handle import documentation.
• Upload pricing data and resolve invoice queries.
• Support stock control and system reconciliations.
• Provide cover for planning and procurement roles when required.

• Experience in materials planning or supply chain coordination.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with ERP/business systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow.

You'll be part of a team that values quality, sustainability, and innovation. We offer development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious practices.

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and help us keep our production running at its best.

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.