1,228 Supply Chain Specialists jobs in the United Kingdom

• Coordinate the scheduling and execution of inbound and outbound logistics.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers and third-party logistics providers.
• Track shipments and monitor delivery status, proactively addressing any delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee warehouse operations coordination.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and customs requirements.
• Resolve shipping issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Process shipping documentation and maintain logistical records.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners regarding logistics activities.
• Contribute to the optimization of supply chain processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience (2+ years) in logistics, supply chain, or transportation coordination.
• Familiarity with logistics software and systems (TMS, WMS).
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• A proactive approach and ability to work collaboratively.

Position Overview

A global leader in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Management to lead local supply chain functions and drive operational performance. This role oversees distribution, logistics, forecasting, and service delivery—ensuring efficiency, cost control, and high customer satisfaction in line with global and local strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the operations team; manage recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, and local manufacturing to meet service levels and optimise costs.
• Manage relationships with 3PL partners and key retail customers; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and optimal stock levels through regular analysis and planning.
• Collaborate with central planning and order-to-delivery teams to streamline operations.
• Define and monitor KPIs; lead improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Deploy global standards locally and run monthly S&OP meetings.
• Conduct annual customer surveys and drive follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering with logistics training.
• Proven experience across supply chain functions (demand planning, logistics, distribution).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; comfortable with data and KPIs.

Position Overview

A global leader in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Management to lead local supply chain functions and drive operational performance. This role oversees distribution, logistics, forecasting, and service delivery—ensuring efficiency, cost control, and high customer satisfaction in line with global and local strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the operations team; manage recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, and local manufacturing to meet service levels and optimise costs.
• Manage relationships with 3PL partners and key retail customers; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and optimal stock levels through regular analysis and planning.
• Collaborate with central planning and order-to-delivery teams to streamline operations.
• Define and monitor KPIs; lead improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Deploy global standards locally and run monthly S&OP meetings.
• Conduct annual customer surveys and drive follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering with logistics training.
• Proven experience across supply chain functions (demand planning, logistics, distribution).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems; comfortable with data and KPIs.

Customer Operations Coordinator
Paying up to 33.50 p/h (Inside IR35)
Location: Heathrow
Work Pattern: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hour working week

Job Title: Customer Operations Coordinator
Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day operational activities for our aviation parts exchange program. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customer interactions and ensures smooth coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the customer's primary contact for daily operational needs and end-to-end transaction support.
* Coordinate the movement of parts through the exchange and return cycle, working with supply chain, freight forwarders, warehouse, and internal teams.
* Manage and reconcile customer inventory levels, ensuring alignment with contract and system accuracy.
* Oversee and facilitate the full customer returns process, including pool balancing, rejected returns, and proof of delivery.
* Identify and trigger late fee actions related to core returns.
* Resolve delivery issues such as damaged or incorrect parts, missing certifications, and misdirected shipments.
* Support root cause analysis and service level discussions with internal and partner stakeholders.
* Track and report customer-specific service level metrics; manage daily operational reporting cadence.
* Participate in regular customer review meetings (daily to quarterly).
* Support ordering and shipments for scheduled maintenance and defect resolution activities.
* Assist with audits and maintain customer MBK (Material By Kit) accuracy.

Experience Benefits:
* Work in a diverse, global team environment (UK, Spain, Germany, US, Belgium).
* Direct engagement with both customers and suppliers.
* Gain insight into large-scale exchange program financial.
* Monthly exposure to executive leadership.
* Opportunity to lead change and continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills across global, cross-functional teams.
* Background in supply chain, logistics, or aerospace operations preferred.
* Experience with ERP systems and data reconciliation.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our prestigious Aerospace client based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. This is an initial 12 month contract.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
General
- Act as the Customer's "go to" for all day to day operational requests (focal for the end to end tied to each transaction)
- Management and cross departmental co-ordination/collaboration of movement of parts covered by the program through exchange and return cycle includes co-ordination with stakeholders
- Co-ordination & replenishment of material held at the customer - ensure inventory aligns to contract and systems reflect inventory accurately.
- Facilitate Customer Returns (complete end to end process), ensuring parts ship and are updated in the business systems appropriately.
- Customer Late fee identification (core returns) and trigger to relevant persons
- Resolve issues relating to parts arriving at the customer store locations and RDCs. (ex: damaged, without correct certifications, incorrect parts, wrong location, griefs, quarantine, etc.)
- Support discussions and provide context & awareness, help address root causes associated with customer behaviour or ordering practices
- Gather and report customer specific SL metrics
- Gather raw system data, apply contractual or interface manual adjustments and submittal.
- Reconcile all disconnects and errors with partner provided data Manage daily operating rhythm
- Engage in customer reporting review meetings (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) with the Company & customer
- Oversight of Ordering & Shipments to support regular & heavy check and defect activities & Off Platform customers (ensuring 30 days/contractual min for planned orders are used)
- Negotiate customer service level excusable misses
- Customer accuracy & audits (Note: involved in the scheduling and facilitating. Involved in the findings and customer action)


Experience Benefits:
- Experience working with a diverse global team. Customers are located in the UK and Spain. The current team is located in Seattle, Plano, Philly, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Brussels. The supplier is located in Germany.
- Unique position that works directly with customers and suppliers
- Opportunity to learn about the profit/loss of a large exchange program
- Monthly engagements with executive leadership
- Empowered to drive change!


Hours - 37 hours per week, 5 days
Onsite

Customer Operations Coordinator
Paying up to 33.50 p/h (Inside IR35)
Location: Heathrow
Work Pattern: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hour working week

Job Title: Customer Operations Coordinator
Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day operational activities for our aviation parts exchange program. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customer interactions and ensures smooth coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the customer's primary contact for daily operational needs and end-to-end transaction support.
* Coordinate the movement of parts through the exchange and return cycle, working with supply chain, freight forwarders, warehouse, and internal teams.
* Manage and reconcile customer inventory levels, ensuring alignment with contract and system accuracy.
* Oversee and facilitate the full customer returns process, including pool balancing, rejected returns, and proof of delivery.
* Identify and trigger late fee actions related to core returns.
* Resolve delivery issues such as damaged or incorrect parts, missing certifications, and misdirected shipments.
* Support root cause analysis and service level discussions with internal and partner stakeholders.
* Track and report customer-specific service level metrics; manage daily operational reporting cadence.
* Participate in regular customer review meetings (daily to quarterly).
* Support ordering and shipments for scheduled maintenance and defect resolution activities.
* Assist with audits and maintain customer MBK (Material By Kit) accuracy.

Experience Benefits:
* Work in a diverse, global team environment (UK, Spain, Germany, US, Belgium).
* Direct engagement with both customers and suppliers.
* Gain insight into large-scale exchange program financial.
* Monthly exposure to executive leadership.
* Opportunity to lead change and continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills across global, cross-functional teams.
* Background in supply chain, logistics, or aerospace operations preferred.
* Experience with ERP systems and data reconciliation.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Procurement Specialist

Salary Circa 38,000 + Bonus up to 10%, Permanent role, BS34 Bristol, working 37.5 hours per week (flexible start and finish times early finish on Friday), 33 days holiday (buy or sell holiday scheme), share ownership scheme, Company pension 6 %, free parking.

We are recruiting a procurement specialists, supply chain specialist, procurement specialist working in a fast-moving procurement environment for a global manufacturer offering autonomy and variety. This role reports to the Supply chain lead and will be integral working in a small team .

The procurement specialist supplychain specialist, key tasks are

• Working in a small procurement team with lots of variety and autonomy
• Implement strategies within the supply chain to meet the overall business objectives
• Ensure Key Suppliers are audited using the appropriate scoring system in line with regulatory requirements and KPI's are monitored
• Responsible for achieving targeted site savings and other purchasing projects
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers and sub-contractors to secure favourable pricing and terms.
• Provide direction on key areas of Purchasing, including leading negotiations where appropriate and/or involvement in critical supply situations.
• Buying raw materials e.g. Stainless steel, tooling and site consumables
• Communicate and maintain close working relationship with the companies UK and global supply teams
• Take responsibility for Supplier relationship management to develop effective long term partnerships, including communicating forecasts.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost and delivery speed.
• Monitor supplier performance, site visits in the Uk and possibly once a year to Europe and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Work with the company ERP system (training provided).
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, orders, and vendor communications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders applications engineers, production to understand their procurement needs and requirements.

The procurement specialist, supply chain specialist requirements

• Previous experience in supply chain and procurement roles within manufacturing or production environments.
• Any formal qualifications i.e. CIPS or equivalent qualifications are preferred however extensive expertise gained in a similar types of roles and environments may be considered.
• This role would suit candidates with experience utilising CRM, MRP or ERP systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required to liaise internally with
  colleagues and externally with suppliers.

• There will be the opportunity for supplier visits, supplier selection and other projects so some travel in the UK is occasionally required.

The successful procurement specialists, supply chain specialist, role will be working within a multi-billion pound organisation with long term career opportunities and progression and will have access to a great range of benefits including but not limited to:

Salary: circa 38,000 + bonus scheme up to 10%

Hours: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times

Benefits: Preferential employee share-ownership schemes

33 days holiday (including

Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist

Duration: Permanent, full-time

Location: UK, Coventry

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain and Logistics

Your core tasks will include:

Order fulfilment

• Ensure accurate order processing of all new orders within the ERP system
• Coordinate fulfilment and logistical distribution of new orders, from point of receipt of order to delivery to customer
• Customer support and communication

Logistics & Customs

• Coordination of deliveries from UK and EU sites
• Provide Customs support with imports and exports
• Compliance with UK/EU customs regulations and documentation management

Demand, Supply & Inventory planning

• Support forecasting of products
• Monitor forecast accuracy levels
• Control of stock and inventory levels

Strategy & reporting

• Alignment with business strategy and work on strategic initiatives
• Utilise KPI’s to analyse performance data
• Support continuous improvement activities

General

• Cross-functional collaboration with all departments
• Manage communication from shared mailboxes and channels
• Any other related duties, as required by the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, and such other duties as are within the scope of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading.

Your profile:

Experience

• 4+ years of work experience in Supply Chain or Logistics or similar position
• Good knowledge of Customs, regulations & compliance
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and MS 365 (knowledge in JDE or SAP is advantageous)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous

Skills

• Customer-centric approach
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills
• Good communication and stakeholder skills
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work well under pressure and with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Education

• University degree in Supply chain, Logistics or Business or equivalent qualification is desirable

You may be required to:

• Support wider operational activities from time to time
• Support or take a leading role in local or group-based projects and implementations
• Support other subsidiaries lead projects
• Occasionally travel to other sites

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
• 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