9 Supply Chain Manager jobs in Berkshire
Supply Chain Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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Supply Chain Manager
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: 60,000 - 68,000 10% Bonus Healthcare Flexible Working Hours
Procurement and Planning Manager - Shape the Future of a Fast-Growing Business
Are you a commercially astute, forward-thinking supply chain leader ready to drive strategic change? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth business at a pivotal stage where your expertise in procurement, demand planning, and supply chain optimisation will be key to sustaining and accelerating success.
We're looking for a hands-on, high-impact Supply Chain Manager with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in strategic procurement and demand planning. You'll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can influence at all levels, lead a talented team, and make a real difference every day.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary of 60,000 - 68,000 10% bonus
- Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and flexible working
- A key leadership role in a high-growth, innovation-led company
- Clear career progression and the autonomy to shape your own function
- A collaborative, values-driven culture where your voice is heard
What You'll Be Doing As The Appointed Procurement and Planning Manager:
- Lead the end-to-end supply chain operation, including procurement, demand planning, supplier management, and production scheduling
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and resilient supply
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure supply and demand alignment
- Own and optimise the demand planning process to drive forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency
- Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Champion ERP and MRP system optimisation, data accuracy, and process automation
- Deliver actionable insights through supply chain KPIs and risk management
- Drive a high-performance culture through strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration
What You'll Bring as the Procurement and Planning Manager:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience managing or supervising supply chain and procurement teams
- Extensive experience in manufacturing or engineering environments
- Strong expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, and demand planning
- Deep knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, supply chain analytics, and planning tools
- A CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) - essential
- Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive change in a dynamic setting
- A data-driven, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Supply Chain Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Reading
Hours: 8-5 Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 60-65K/Annum DOE
Proactive are currently in search of multiple skilled Supply Chain Manager to start work immediately for a client of ours in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity working for a world leading manufacturing company, offing ample opportunity for career progression and development.
Main Job Duties:
Maintain accuracy of the daily production schedules for all departments to set achievable targets.
* Maintain accuracy of the daily supplier schedules to achieve production plans to meet customer requirements.
* Liaison with Strategic Sourcing in management activities with key suppliers. Participate in supplier QBR's as needed.
* Monitors Syteline data, inventory reports, and other data resources to determine proper on hand quantities and proper system settings.
* Use capacity planning tools to make necessary recommendations to the Production team to change production rates and/or line configurations with available labor.
* Develop and maintain rules of engagement for order management including master scheduling policy.
* Develops and maintains Master Production Schedule to ensure past due orders are minimized.
* Provide daily production/shipping performance updates against established goal.
* Evaluate the impact of expedited orders on the production plan and provide feedback to CSS's.
* Participate in scheduling of new products (samples, first production runs, etc.)
* Assesses performance, analyzes sales orders and forecasts and communicates risks to the organizations while recommending corrective actions.
* Support daily or weekly supplier meetings; engage in supplier report cards.
* Liaison with engineering drafting team as needed.
* Participate in monthly safety walks.
Candidates will ideally hold CIPS Level 5 certificate.
Qualifications:
Education: BS in Business, Operations Management or related or equivalent combination of education and experience. An APICS certification is desired.
Experience:
3+ years' experience as a supervisor or Manager in a Manufacturing/Production Environment
* 3+ years' experience as a Planning Manager or Master Scheduler
* 5-7 years' experience in a manufacturing/planning role in an ETO environment
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities. Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
* Must have strong computer skills and be proficient using Excel. Ability to use Microsoft Products. Must be familiar with ERP, DRP, MRP, MRPII, or other formal computerized inventory system. Use of Access, Crystal Reports or other formal data retrieval and report writing is a plus.
* Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
* Accepts sole or primary responsibility for the delivery of results and outcomes associated with the position; reliable; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for ones actions.
* Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information.
* Able to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
* Strong communication team with good cross-collaboration abilities.
* Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal department personnel.
* Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact me on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing
Location: Reading (ad-hoc Crawley)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 39.5 hours per week
Volution Ventilation UK, is a prominent supplier of ventilation products, dedicated to improving air quality and energy efficiency across various markets including the UK, Nordics, Central Europe, and Australasia. Our mission is to enhance customer experiences through innovative ventilation design and solutions.
Job Profile:
We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise the supply chain operations across two manufacturing sites, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, information, and products from suppliers (UK, Europe, and Far East) to the production facility.
This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, implementing innovative systems and processes, and aligning supply chain strategy with overall business objectives.
The Supply Chain Manager will champion cross-site coordination, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement to support high-quality, on-time production and customer delivery.
As the Supply Chain Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee and coordinate supply chain activities across both manufacturing sites
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new supply chain systems and digital tools across both sites
- Collaborate with IT, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies (e.g., ERP upgrades, warehouse management systems, demand planning tools)
- Drive process re-engineering initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance data visibility
- Champion change management efforts by engaging stakeholders, delivering training, and ensuring adoption of new systems and processes
- Monitor post-implementation performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously refine systems to meet evolving business needs
- Monitor and optimise inventory levels to balance cost and service levels
- Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods
- Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Experience and Skills to be considered:
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) desirable but not essential
- Proven track record of managing multi-site operations and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience in managing a Far East supply chain is desirable
- Implementing new systems and digital tools
- Managing supplier relationships (UK, Europe, and Far East)
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and sustainability practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools
What we can offer you:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- EAP
- Boost Works discount platform
You can learn more about us on the volutiongroup plc website.
Equal opportunities:
All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
Please Note:
Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Distribution Manager, Senior Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Planner, Manufacturing Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager may also be considered for this role.
Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator
Posted 15 days ago
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The Opportunity
We’re working with a growing and fast-paced business involved in the distribution of specialist products across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality and customer service, they are now seeking a Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator to help strengthen their supply chain and operational processes as the business continues to scale.
The Role
This is a varied and commercially important role where you’ll manage procurement, stock levels, and logistics from end to end. Your focus will be on improving efficiencies, driving down costs, and ensuring that the right products reach the right place at the right time — all while working cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- p>Oversee daily supply chain activities, including purchasing, stock control, and delivery coordination
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Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement
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Analyse operational data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
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Collaborate with internal departments to refine systems and boost overall performance
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Monitor demand trends to support accurate forecasting and balanced inventory levels
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Support the implementation of new systems or tools to enhance supply chain performance
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Ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant external guidelines
What We’re Looking For
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Excellent analytical abilities and confident working with supply chain or ERP software
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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A proactive communicator with good negotiation skills
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Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
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A qualification in supply chain, logistics, operations or similar would be beneficial
Experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations within a fast-moving or product-driven environment
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key role within a forward-thinking company where your contributions will have a visible impact on the business. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values initiative and continuous improvement.
Head of Logistics & Supply Chain
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Title: Head of Logistics & Supply Chain
Location: Wiltshire/Berkshire/Hampshire border, 3 miles south of Hungerford
Salary: 70 000
Job Type: Permanent
Agency: Blue Arrow
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Logistics & Supply Chain to lead and develop logistics, warehousing, and supply chain activities. This role is crucial for ensuring that our products meet and exceed customer expectations while maintaining profitable trading relationships across all channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop day-to-day supply chain operations both internally and externally.
- Lead ERP system development and related business processes to ensure a 99% service level to customers.
- Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure continuity of supply for all raw materials.
- Manage and lead direct reports in supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and purchasing.
- Negotiate and manage business plans and contracts, including third-party warehousing, delivery vehicles, and waste management.
- Develop and implement reporting and analytics strategies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Management team to develop commercial opportunities and strategies.
- Maintain and train company departmental procedures and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK laws.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Extensive knowledge of SAP/ACCESS.
- 5+ years of logistics experience.
- Team management experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good planning and organizational abilities.
- Ability to lead by example.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in the food industry.
Personal Attributes:
- Effective collaborator and influencer.
- Highly organized with high standards.
- Realistic and can-do attitude towards problem-solving.
Work Pattern:
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required for the role.
If you are a motivated leader with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for logistics and supply chain management, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Blue Arrow to apply.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Posted 18 days ago
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Procurement Heads’ Industrial practice is delighted to be retained by Stelling Properties to recruit a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain.
Stelling are an award-winning family-run construction manufacturing business in the heart of Hampshire and are one of the UK’s leading Modular development and construction companies.
They take an innovative, flexible and collaborative approach, working as a trusted partner to contractors, developers and property asset management companies in the design, build and maintenance of modular construction projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop strong procurement foundations for manufacturing and construction as the business enters into a rapid growth period and are currently at phase two of their largest ever project. You will be reporting to the Managing Director and will manage eight direct reports.
The Head of Procurement will need to:-
- Create, and deliver an organisational procurement strategy
- Ensure a high degree of ethical and best value for money is achieved across all spend activities and drive value across the business.
- Understand a project based working environment
- Ensure that Procurement decisions are driven by a full understanding of production requirements and review of the established Bill of Materials in conversation with the Production teams.
- Manage the data integrity within the MRP system and drive the creation of a clear Master schedule.
- Be responsible for managing the warehousing and logistics functions.
- You will need to have significant experience of procurement and sourcing strategies and managing material in excess of £15m.
- Previous leadership experience of managing your own team, and experience of working in a diverse matrix management environment.
- MRP systems experience.
- A strong background in managing logistics, material storage and warehousing
- £phone number removed) per annum
- ,000 car allowance
- Eligibility to join the annual discretionary company bonus scheme
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Family healthcare cover
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Supply Chain Project Specialist - Manufacturing Business
Posted 8 days ago
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This role will be responsible for end to end supply chain, ensuring customer satisfaction, and working cross functionally between teams. Our client is a global manufacturing business based in Reading. Our client is looking for an end to end supply chain background, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills.
Client Details
Our client is a global manufacturing business, operating primarily within the automotive sector. They are based in Reading and are known for their focus on innovation and operational excellence. With a strong reputation in its field, the company provides a collaborative environment to support professional growth.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate supply chain projects to ensure timely delivery and efficiency.
- Act as main point of contact for customer escalations.
- Analyse supply chain data to identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Provide regular updates on project progress to stakeholders.
Profile
The successful candidate would have:
- A background in a similar supply chain/ project management role.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage complex projects effectively.
- The ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
Job Offer
On offer to the candidate:
- c.35,000-40,000 (experience dependent) plus package.
- Hybrid working - 3 days pw on site in Reading office.
- A permanent position within a supportive and collaborative company culture.
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Supply Chain Project Specialist - Manufacturing Business
Posted 18 days ago
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This role will be responsible for end to end supply chain, ensuring customer satisfaction, and working cross functionally between teams. Our client is a global manufacturing business based in Reading. Our client is looking for an end to end supply chain background, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills.
Client Details
Our client is a global manufacturing business, operating primarily within the automotive sector. They are based in Reading and are known for their focus on innovation and operational excellence. With a strong reputation in its field, the company provides a collaborative environment to support professional growth.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate supply chain projects to ensure timely delivery and efficiency.
- Act as main point of contact for customer escalations.
- Analyse supply chain data to identify areas for improvement.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Provide regular updates on project progress to stakeholders.
Profile
The successful candidate would have:
- A background in a similar supply chain/ project management role.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills to manage complex projects effectively.
- The ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
Job Offer
On offer to the candidate:
- c.35,000-40,000 (experience dependent) plus package.
- Hybrid working - 3 days pw on site in Reading office.
- A permanent position within a supportive and collaborative company culture.
Global Supply Chain Finance Lead - CapEx & VCP

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Join us as the Global Supply Chain Finance Lead - CapEx & VCP, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operational success of our Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging divisions within Pharmaceutical Diagnostics. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, global team of operational and financial leaders, driving impactful initiatives across CapEx and Variable Cost Productivity. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Operational Finance Leader, you'll be a key business partner to manufacturing and productivity teams, contributing to growth, profitability, and strategic execution. If you're looking to deepen your expertise in integrated supply chain finance and thrive in a role that offers both global exposure and executive-level collaboration, this is the perfect next step in your career.
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities**
+ Ownership for developing & partnering with sites for relevant monthly PDx Capex forecast submissions, Long Term Strategy (LTS), Operating Plan and quarterly HealthCare HQ Capex reviews.
+ Business partnering with site Engineering & Finance Leads on tracking weekly Capex spend progress to ensure Operating Plan execution.
+ Business partner with site Engineering Leaders on strategic business cases for project spend of ~$0.5M in preparation for monthly Investment Committee Meetings with ISC SLT.
+ Become the GEARS system support/key user for PDx.
+ Work with Controllership & site teams in developing project spend governance process.
+ As one of the "Big Rocks" for GE HealthCare in 2025, support the PDx Operations Productivity Leader & Supply Chain Operational Finance Leader in triangulating productivity project savings to the P&L.
+ Ownership of PDx VCP Dashboard and ensuring project funnels are live, highlighting the latest productivity savings across the global sites/functions.
+ Take the Finance lead in monthly productivity reviews for the smaller sites within the supply chain.
+ E&T Organization P&L owner.
+ Business partner with E&T Executive & Ops leaders (incl. Global Product Management, Capacity, Maintenance & Automation leaders) to prepare monthly forecasts, Long Term Strategy (LTS) and Operating Plan to achieve strategic business priorities.
+ Provide insight to the E&T Ops leaders on actual performance in relation to spend & headcount performance versus Operating Plan.
**Qualifications and Requirements**
+ Bachelor's (BSc) degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or Graduate of GEHC's Financial Management Program (FMP), Experienced Financial Leadership Program (EFLP) or Corporate Audit Staff (CAS); or graduate of other external financial leadership programs.
+ Financial work experience including developing forecasts & operating plans, tracking actual performance and leading business / finance reviews.
**Desired Skills**
+ Strong analytical skills: ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternative solutions and drive positive change to business performance.
+ Clear thinking / problem-solving: successfully led cross-functional projects within operations/finance functions involving process improvement projects; able to learn quickly & suggest new ideas to remove waste and streamline processes.
+ Excellent communication skills: experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly articulate complex financial information in a concise and easy to understand manner; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing.
+ Solid IT / PC skills: experience with financial systems/applications (i.e. SAP, PowerBI, Hyperion) and strong Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation to provide strong analysis (i.e. pivot tables & functions such as Index Match, XLookup etc).
+ Fluency in English.
+ Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions and management levels; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position; for example, work closely with ISC leaders to achieve business objectives while driving controllership/GEHC Values.
+ Experience working in global business & matrixed environment with sound understanding of global processes and transactional flows.
+ Adaptable/flexible: being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations. Also, open to share workload and help teammates during busy periods or annual leave.
+ Integrity: Always acting with integrity; accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.
+ Understanding of financial compliance: SOX, GAAP.
+ Trained and/or certified in process improvement methodology such as LEAN or Six Sigma.
**Inclusion and Diversity**
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
**Total Rewards**
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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