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Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Cheadle
Remuneration: 18ph
Contract Details: Temporary ongoing (3 month initially)
Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities:
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will:

• Enable on-time delivery of products into our warehouses.
• Build strong relationships with vendors in close cooperation with our Procurement Team, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Be a key player in the S&OP process, managing inventory levels and the phase-in-out process effectively.
• Maintain daily contact with internal departments and suppliers regarding special orders and changes, ensuring smooth operations.
• Keep our ERP system up to date by adding new products, suppliers, and changes in lead times or MOQs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our ERP system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge and Characteristics Required:

• 4+ years of international work experience in the FMCG industry, with at least 2 years as a Planner.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with a drive for optimisation.
• A self-starter and self-motivator, bringing a high sense of urgency and ownership to every task.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; you know how to make numbers work for you!
• Comfortable working independently but also thrives as a team player.
• Strong communication skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritise a broad operational agenda in a busy role, especially planning experience within the Far East dealing with shipments coming back into the UK.

If you're enthusiastic about supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

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Carbon60 is looking for a Supply Chain PMO (Project Management Officer) to join a client of ours based in Filton. This position is a contract role lasting until August 2026 with the possibility of extension. This role requires you to be onsite 60% of the time.
Our client is one of the largest aircraft manufacturing companies who also have specialities in the space and defence sector too.

Duties will include but not limited to:

- Support PIA meetings/Steercos organisation and preparation.
- Record, activate and monitor the different action plan for PIAW internal governance.
- Minutes meetings in executive report summarising procurement performance, risk exposure, providing actionable insights to senior leadership for decision-making and strategic planning. To ensure reports are tailored to executive needs with relevant KPIs, trends, and visualisations.
- Support the governance and preparation of the PIAW JIPs under the lead of the JIPs leaders
- Tracks key procurement metrics, supplier performance (deliveries, quality, costs).
- Produces high-level dashboards and executive reports summarising procurement performance, risk exposure, providing actionable insights to senior leadership in PIAW for decision-making and strategic planning. To ensure reports are tailored to executive needs with relevant KPIs, trends, and visualisations.

The ideal candidate for the Supply Chain PMO role will have:

- Past experience in PMO, Supply Chain, Quality, or Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Knowledge of project management and a structured approach to problem-solving
- Ability to translate business problems into meaningful insights and executive-level reporting
- Fluency in English, with French or Spanish as an added advantage
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and travel internationally when needed

If you are interested in this role please apply with your updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

MACCLESFIELD - OFFICE BASED

UPTO 34,000 + GREAT CULTURE + GROWTH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are working with an empowering business with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success and growth. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will manage the smooth flow of goods and information across the supply chain, from processing orders and coordinating transport to handling customer and supplier relationships - ensuring deliveries are on time, cost-effective, and accurately documented.

This is a fantastic role for someone from a Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service Administrator, Sales Administrator, Sales Support or similar role.

THE ROLE:

• Oversee logistics operations, including shipping, transportation, and distribution, to ensure on-time and cost-effective deliveries.
• Track shipments and address any transportation-related challenges or delays proactively.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Daily processing of orders.
• Building robust relationships with key customers and service providers.
• Handling of all customer related sales orders, order confirmations, invoices, deliveries, returns.
• Maintaining and updating the company database.

THE PERSON:

• Must have experience within a sales, supply chain, administrator, customer service or similar role.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is a bonus.
• Must have SAP experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Export experience would be a huge bonus.

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Supply Chain Manager, Poole

Are you a strategic supply chain leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and driving real business value?

Rubicon’s client is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to shape and execute a long-term, multi-tiered supply chain strategy that supports their continued growth, enhances manufacturing capacity, and delivers measurable improvements in cost, quality, and lead time.

About the Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the global supply chain—building it from the ground up for scalability, reliability, and performance. You’ll lead all supply chain operations, including materials and inventory management, external manufacturing partnerships, and future capacity planning, while aligning tightly with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance teams. This is a high-impact role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and wants to make a difference from day one.

This in an instrumental role in shaping the future of the business and is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and wants to make a difference form day one.

You’ll benefit from 25 days holiday + BH, 5% Pension contribution, life insurance cover up to 3 times of annual salary.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust, multi-tiered supply chain strategy to meet current and future needs.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across components, assemblies, and complete product manufacturing.
• Build and manage a global network of suppliers, partners, and machining vendors to meet quality, lead time, and cost targets.
• Drive inventory and materials management processes across all sites
• Forecast future product demand in collaboration with sales and finance teams to ensure readiness and responsiveness.
• Champion just-in-time and vendor-managed inventory strategies.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers in coordination with QHSE and engineering.
• Develop KPIs and lead quarterly performance reviews with key vendors.
• Continuously analyse supply chain data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain, operations, or manufacturing role.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Successful track record in sourcing and developing global suppliers.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and empowered decision-making authority.

Ready to Apply?
Please contact Ellie at Rubicon and upload your updated CV in response to this advert.

We are seeking a talented Supply Chain Coordinator to join a dynamic manufacturing company based in Swadlincote. This key position offers a salary of up to 31,000 and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's operational efficiency.

In this role, you will oversee the seamless movement of products and materials across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include strategic planning, supplier relationship management, inventory control, and logistics coordination.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in supply chain management and possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator include:

• Ensuring transparency and accountability by tracking goods from origin to delivery.
• Sourcing high-quality, competitively priced products while continuously analysing market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitoring inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability, balancing demand with inventory costs.
• Managing the transportation and distribution processes to guarantee efficient, cost-effective shipment handling.
• Ensuring all supply chain activities comply with regulations, maintaining accurate records of orders, shipments, and inventory.

Person Specification of the Supply Chain Coordinator:

• Prior experience in supply chain or procurement roles is essential.
• Proven ability to manage multiple supplier accounts effectively is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to thrive and stay composed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Salary

Up to 31k

This position requires full on-site presence with flexible start times.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain coordinator, supply chain controller, supply chain planner, supply chain co-ordinator, supply chain team leader, account manager, buyer or junior buyer

Supply Chain PMO

Location: Filton (60% onsite)

Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm)

Pay: 24.66/hr PAYE | 33.00/hr Umbrella

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in supply chain transformation? Guidant Global is seeking a proactive and autonomous Supply Chain PMO to join our team at Airbus, supporting the Joint Improvement Plan (JIP) and Supply & Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) with suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive change, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver meaningful improvements across our supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Governance: Organise and prepare PIA meetings and steering committees, ensuring effective structure and follow-up.
• Action Planning: Record, activate, and monitor action plans for internal governance, supporting continuous improvement.
• Executive Reporting: Produce high-level dashboards and reports summarising procurement performance, risk exposure, and actionable insights for senior leadership. Tailor reports to executive needs, highlighting relevant KPIs, trends, and visualisations.
• Supplier Management: Track key procurement metrics, including supplier deliveries, quality, and costs. Support transformation initiatives with suppliers.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks. Recommend improvements based on data trends and best practices. Support audit outputs and risk assessments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with JIP leaders and cross-functional teams to drive project success.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in PMO, Supply Chain, Quality, or Value Stream Management (VSM).
• Strong knowledge of project management and structured approaches.
• Ability to translate business problems into meaningful insights and executive reporting.
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills.
• Experience in supplier management and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment and travel internationally when required.
• Fluent in English (French or Spanish is a plus).

What's in it for You?

• Growth & Development: Work on high-impact projects with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive team where your ideas are valued.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working pattern and the possibility of contract extension.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage with stakeholders at all levels and make a difference in supply chain transformation.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join Guidant Global in shaping the future of supply chain excellence at Airbus.

PERM - Supply Chain Lead (buyer background)

Must be eligible for SC clearance

Location- New Malden Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Salary up to £58,000 plus benefits, compressed hours available

The Role

We have an outstanding opportunity to work for a prestigious client who are looking for a mid-level Supply Chain Lead. You may have assisted supply managers or been involved as a Buyer, Procurement or similar role may be suitable.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Providing senior supply chain support to the programmes through;
li>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.  
< i>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.

What’s in it for you:

They can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Their benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to us.

They’re 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
• You must be eligible for Security clearance

Please apply for further details of this exciting opportunity

12-Month rolling contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Rate: £33.63 PAYE - £45.26 UMBRELLA

40 Hours a week

The Post Holder will be responsible for the management of the Hawk Qatar Supply Chain in the UK (RAF Samlesbury, RAF Leeming & RAF Brough). The Post Holder will lead a team to deliver all aspects of the supply service required to ensure availability of the Hawk Aircraft for the contract duration.

As the Supply Chain Lead, the Post Holder is responsible to the Head of Maintenance. This includes leading and managing the strategic, operational and financial outputs from definition, planning and delivery of the supply chain service for the QAF Hawk availability service, to meet both customer and business requirements. The Post Holder will be responsible for ensuring that sufficient parts are forecasted, contracted, procured, repaired, manufactured, stored and transported to the relevant cost, time and quality. Hence, enabling the company to achieve the supply performance measures required as part of the Support Solution.
The key aspect of this role will focus on the delivery of the “Supply Services” as part of the QAF Hawk availability service, operating closely with and providing expert leadership to other functional areas, ensuring that the supply chain service delivered is fit for purpose. The successful delivery of the supply chain service is one of the most important elements of the availability service and is critical to contract success.
The Post Holder will ensure that all aspects of the supply chain service are fully defined to maintain customer requirements, these should be achieved in accordance with all business and commercial criteria, as well as company policies and procedures. In doing so, the Post Holder will develop and maintain plans and budgets which will deliver to customer and business needs. These plans should ensure that all elements are consistent with overall programme needs, and that specific deadlines and milestones are agreed and communicated to all parties involved.
The Post Holder will lead, control and monitor the supply chain service so that it is delivered to the agreed time, cost and quality requirements. These aspects should be regularly reviewed and reported on progress and, where necessary, intervention should take place to resolve issues which threaten delivery.
To achieve this, it will be necessary to ensure that the project adheres to all policies and procedures, and that they are carried out in such a way as to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.
The Post Holder will need to manage the supply chain service to ensure that it achieves its objectives, especially assigned relationships with major suppliers and sub-contractors, to ensure all items are delivered and that issues are addressed. To undertake this role, the Post Holder will need to ensure the team possesses the required resources and capabilities to effectively deliver in line with all requirements and that staff are led, developed and motivated to ensure they are aware of and capable of meeting their accountabilities.
The role requires the application of project management skills covering the entire project lifecycle. The Post Holder is to lead the supply chain activity by ensuring all support is received through direct and indirect management of the team in the delivery of supply chain service. In the availability contracting role, a significant aspect of the job will be the management of interfaces between the UK Supply Chain Hub and the line at RAF Leeming.
The Post Holder will be responsible for the application and compliance to the client's Operational Framework, PM functional processes, including LCM and on all projects and tasks. Specifically planning, monitoring and control risk and opportunity management, performance management and Life Cycle Management and Contract Reviews.

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Core Activity
• Discharging the governance across the Organisation that is required by the role to ensure compliance with the requirements of the applicable Regulatory Framework.
• Confirm that all materiel is delivered within approved standards and is correctly recorded by ensuring:
All documentation is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Approved Maintenance Programme for all aircraft components.
The Quality Management System is effective both in its management and application across the contracted Supplier organisations.
The execution of an effective Supplier management policy to assure adherence to Regulatory standards and Customer specified release to service certification requirements is maintained.
• The establishment of an appropriate document management and maintenance data recording and retention system for the statutory period.
• The safety management system is deployed and managed within the organisation in accordance with the relevant standard (including a maintenance error reporting system and mandatory occurrence reporting system).
• Ensure that the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation is informed of any condition of an aircraft component which could impact safety.
• Ensure that the Supply Chain Organisation has adequate provision of SQEP, facilities (including Office and Storage), technical information and material and there is a clear alignment of operational demand to supply delivery.
• Ensure that all staff are adequately trained and are assessed and approved as competent to undertake the work assigned to them.
• Ensure that procedures are established and communicated to:
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and AM&S Function requirements.
Maintaining Continuing Airworthiness standards.
The Operations Manager whenever deficiencies emerge which require their attention in respect of finance and/ or the acceptability of standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects of supply chain performance on Hawk
Key Accountabilities
• Performance indicators – Ensure the effective leadership of Supply Chain activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Responsible for: management reviews the assessment of escalated issues for impact on Continuing Airworthiness, Maintenance and business operational performance. Responsibilities also include generating effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to senior management of significant issues affecting airworthiness risk and operational performance, as appropriate.
• Completion of activities – Responsible for all Supply Chain activities by ensuring appropriate documentation and records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). This includes ensuring that all Supply Chain activities for which the client is responsible are performed by suitably qualified, experienced personnel (SQEP) who are suitably authorised. Lead the integration of Supply Chain activity within the business and in particular the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process.


• Procedure/standards – Lead Supply Chain’s compliance with the applicable regulatory expositions and its associated procedures and standards, and any other applicable company procedures and standards. Drive and implement change to improve operational performance without compromising regulatory, corporate or legal compliance.
• Safety Management System – Lead the application of the AM&S Safety Exposition and supporting project SMS covering Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within Supply Chain, together with the proactive analysis, mitigation and management of operational risks.
• Management System Assurance – Ensure all Supply Chain activities are compliant with the AM&S Functional Framework and expositions. Ensure Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by Supply Chain personnel. Manage audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide compliance and performance information into the relevant reviews. Generate, deliver and implement effective improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness of the Supply Chain operation.
• Statutory / Regulatory & Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of the relevant Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance Regulatory framework, and ensure any Regulatory-driven changes are implemented. Lead Supply Chain’s compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.
• Contractual Requirements – Lead compliance with all applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews, and ensure communication and implementation of any changes into Supply Chain activities, as appropriate.
Qualifications/Functional Knowledge
• Requires knowledge of a Continuing Airworthiness Organisation (CAO), Supply Chain operations tools and techniques, protocols and procedures. Continuous improvement, capability development and sustainment are also an integral part of the role.
• Has stakeholder management skills and maintains relationships throughout the CAO and SC (e.g. Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement and Finance). These relationships also extend to customer, partner & supplier organisations.
• Requires an understanding of how the client operates and how the role fits within this. The ability to set direction and manage change accordance to internal and external factors.
• Understands how to capture requirements and interpret these in order to set realistic plans and targets and have the ability to manage change to these plans and targets.
• Good Project Management skills across LCM, planning, budget control, risk and opportunity management, communications.
• Leadership and management skills are required to manage and integrate the various teams within the CAO and Supply Chain.
• This person would be seen as an expert in the field of all elements of the supply chain and seen by the wider business as an SME. They must also be able to define the processes, propose improvements and manage those improvements in the day to day running of the operation.
• Requires excellent analysis and planning skills along with excellent relationship building and problem solving skills, able to use appropriate IT systems.
• Human factors and E&PW course
• UK Driving licence
• MBA/Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is desirable

Supply Chain Manager
Up to 45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus
Corsham, Wiltshire
Permanent

Are you a dynamic and experienced supply chain professional seeking a pivotal role within a well-established and growing organisation? If so, then this could be the opportunity YOU have been looking for!

Working in partnership with my client, we are looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain Manager to lead their order processing and purchasing teams, ensuring seamless operations and driving continuous improvement. They are a successful and reputable company with over a decade of experience in their sector, serving a global customer base. Efficient sourcing and a robust supply chain are at the heart of their business model.

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be instrumental in optimising our end-to-end supply chain. You will lead and mentor two key teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Your focus will be on achieving operational excellence, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the order processing team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment, optimise logistics, and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Lead the purchasing team in the strategic procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices
• Building strong supplier partnerships and managing inventory effectively.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across both order processing and purchasing functions.
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop the order processing and purchasing teams.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping on their ERP system.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Collaborate with the QC manager to evaluate supplier performance.
• Stay informed on relevant UK and international trade regulations.
• Develop and present performance reports using key metrics and KPIs.

Person Specification:

• Degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a relevant scientific field (preferred but not essential).
• 2- 3 years' experience in a similar supply chain management role, ideally within the chemical supplies industry.
• Experience using ERP or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits;

• Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cashback scheme & EAP (subject to successful probation).
• Employee annual bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (24 days, increasing with service).
• Comfortable break room with refreshments.
• On-site parking.
• Outdoor break areas.
• The opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.