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Supply Chain Analyst – Matlock – £28,000 - £30,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be exclusively partnering with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Matlock as they look to appoint a Supply Chain Analyst.

This role comes with a clear development path into a senior supply chain role and will suit someone who is an ambitious detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills.

What's on Offer:

• 1:30pm finish every Friday!
• 33 days holiday
• Annual salary reviews
• Pension of 4% EES and 6% ERS contributions
• Internal training & development opportunities
• Death in Service (6 x salary)
• Annual health screening & Company sick pay
• Retail discount platform
• Electric car scheme
• Employee benefits platform

Working Hours: 8:30am – 5pm (Mon-Thur) 8:30am-1:30pm (Fri)

Key Responsibilities:

• Introduce and demonstrate new analytics tools to the business
• Act as the key point of contact for ad-hoc data analysis and insights within the supply chain team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective data use and process optimisation
• Support the Supply Chain Team and wider business with data handling and analysis
• Lead projects to automate repetitive data entry processes
• Redesign or eliminate inefficient processes across the internal supply chain and wider business
• Take ownership of KPI production for the supply chain team
• Lead the customer contract review process across the business
• Ensure all internal teams are aligned to deliver against customer specifications as orders are placed

Key Requirements:

• Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience with MRP/ERP systems advantageous (training provided)

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Our client is a boutique Operational and Supply Chain Management Consulting practice based in Birmingham. After 2 successful engagements at the Senior Consultant level, our client is looking to add a Manager with experience in Supply Chain Operations to their business.

Job Expectations & Experience

• Lead Consulting teams on Deliverable pain points with clients in the Operations and Supply Chain functions with businesses in Retail, FMCG, Automotive and Manufacturing
• Work with clients utilising strong stakeholder skills and communications capabilities
• Engage with our clients unique methodology while bringing your own experience in supply chain consulting
• You MUST come from or have prior experience of a consulting background, with at least 3-4 years experience in another Management Consulting firm
• You MUST be well versed in Supply Chain Management functions and processes

Job Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £65,000 - £7,000
• Bonus up to 7,000 per year
• ,800 car allowance per year (Regardless of Travelling done)
• 25 days holiday
• 6% Employer Pension & 4x Salary Life Assurance

Supply Chain Analyst | Food FMCG Start-Up | West London | 1–4 Years’ Experience

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join our client a fast-growing food FMCG business based in West London, currently experiencing strong growth and expanding our operations across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and analytically minded individual looking to develop their career within a high-growth consumer goods environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse supply chain data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement
• Support demand planning, inventory management, and logistics performance reporting
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and commercial teams to ensure product availability and smooth operational flow
• Develop and maintain forecasting tools, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of supply chain processes and systems

Candidate Profile:

• 1–4 years of experience in a supply chain, logistics, or operations role (FMCG experience desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel (experience with Power BI or similar tools advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

What's on offer:

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, innovative food business
• Exposure to all aspects of the supply chain with clear opportunities for growth and development
• Hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office

Salary from £30,000 - £40,000 + bonus and shares

Sponsorship is not available for this position, apply now for more details.

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Basildon

Salary: £50k

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm

Reports To: Head of Operations / Operations Director

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Supply Chain Manager to oversee the full spectrum of their supply chain operations, from sourcing and logistics to inventory and distribution. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable flow of materials and products through the business.

You’ll collaborate across departments to optimise supply chain performance, build supplier and logistics partnerships, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy that aligns with business goals and market demands.
• Forecast material and production requirements in collaboration with procurement, production, and sales teams.
• Lead capacity planning, ensuring supply meets operational and customer needs.
• Analyse market and demand trends to drive strategic decision-making.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Oversee sourcing activities and supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.
• Negotiate key supplier agreements and manage strategic relationships.
• Monitor compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
• Support innovation through supplier collaboration and value engineering initiatives.

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation.
• Optimise warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and stock turnover.
• Work with logistics partners to improve delivery performance and service reliability.
• Implement measures to minimise waste, reduce costs, and streamline material flow.

Inventory & Demand Management

• Maintain optimal stock levels to balance cost and availability.
• Implement MRP/ERP-driven planning processes and forecasting tools.
• Conduct regular stock reviews and lead inventory reduction initiatives without impacting service levels.

Performance, Risk & Compliance

• Monitor supply chain KPIs including OTIF (On Time In Full), inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply risks.
• Ensure all supply chain processes comply with company policies, safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Lead audits and drive corrective action plans where required.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of supply chain professionals.
• Build strong internal partnerships with operations, production, finance, and commercial teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive digital transformation within the supply chain, leveraging data analytics and automation tools.
• Continuously assess and enhance systems and workflows to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Support sustainability goals through process optimisation and waste reduction initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in a supply chain management or senior logistics role , ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using ERP/MRP systems and data tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• CIPS, APICS, or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment.

What We Value

• Collaboration: We achieve success through teamwork and open communication.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our commitments.
• Innovation: We continuously look for smarter, more sustainable ways to work.
• Customer Focus: We prioritise quality, reliability, and service excellence.
• Continuous Improvement: We challenge ourselves to do better, every day.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager with the drive to lead change, optimise performance, and deliver tangible results, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for more information.

Supply Chain Manager

18 Month contract

London

Up to £300 a day

What are we looking for:

Primary skill - Account Delivery Management -

Secondary skill - Business Operation Management

Skill Required: Supply Chain - Account Delivery Management

Roles and Responsibilities: In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems.

Typically creates new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures.

The person requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.

Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or team leads.

If you are interested please apply or send your CV to

Director, Supply Chain | C. £110,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London | Hybrid

For one of the UKs leading Housing Associations, we’re recruiting their Supply Chain Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role leading the strategic transformation of Supply Chain management across the organisation. The Supply Chain Director will lead a central team of 4, whilst working strategically with the wider Heads of Procurement and Commercial teams to set the Supply Chain strategy, and develop, embed, and continuously improve the Supply Chain framework across 4000 suppliers and £1.5Bn spend.

Main Duties:

• Leading and setting the strategic plan for Supply Chain, operating within a ‘hub and spoke’ model
• Lead the development of a robust category management approach (which will be delivered by ‘spokes’) to streamline vendor relationships and reduce risk
• Develop Group-wide Supply Chain framework (end-to-end), ensuring alignment to corporate strategy, legislation and category management
• Ensure Supply Chain framework is embedded, and subject to continuous improvement
• Apply data and insight to inform and drive decision-making across spend landscape, supplier rationalisation, and efficiency savings across the Supply Chain framework
• Utilise data to identify and evaluate emerging Supply Chain trends, opportunities and best-practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Lead horizon scanning for new legislation, policy and procedures, and ensure the organisation adapt in alignment with corporate strategy and strategic risk
• Partner with Strategy and Performance and OD teams to ensure SOPs and training is rolled out across the Supply Chain framework
• Embed a culture of communication and collaboration practices between the Supply Chain ‘hub’ and Commercial ‘spokes’.
• Leadership, management and coaching of Supply Chain ‘hub’ team
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to embed the Supply Chain framework, and report and update on performance, and challenges to leadership team

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership roles with a deep understanding of category management, risk and compliance
• Expert in supply chain tech (e.g., ERP) and deep Public Sector procurement and Regulatory experience
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• MCIPS / CSCP highly desirable as is Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023

Director, Supply Chain | C. £110,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London | Hybrid

For one of the UKs leading Housing Associations, we’re recruiting their Supply Chain Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role leading the strategic transformation of Supply Chain management across the organisation. The Supply Chain Director will lead a central team of 4, whilst working strategically with the wider Heads of Procurement and Commercial teams to set the Supply Chain strategy, and develop, embed, and continuously improve the Supply Chain framework across 4000 suppliers and £1.5Bn spend.

Main Duties:

• Leading and setting the strategic plan for Supply Chain, operating within a ‘hub and spoke’ model
• Lead the development of a robust category management approach (which will be delivered by ‘spokes’) to streamline vendor relationships and reduce risk
• Develop Group-wide Supply Chain framework (end-to-end), ensuring alignment to corporate strategy, legislation and category management
• Ensure Supply Chain framework is embedded, and subject to continuous improvement
• Apply data and insight to inform and drive decision-making across spend landscape, supplier rationalisation, and efficiency savings across the Supply Chain framework
• Utilise data to identify and evaluate emerging Supply Chain trends, opportunities and best-practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Lead horizon scanning for new legislation, policy and procedures, and ensure the organisation adapt in alignment with corporate strategy and strategic risk
• Partner with Strategy and Performance and OD teams to ensure SOPs and training is rolled out across the Supply Chain framework
• Embed a culture of communication and collaboration practices between the Supply Chain ‘hub’ and Commercial ‘spokes’.
• Leadership, management and coaching of Supply Chain ‘hub’ team
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to embed the Supply Chain framework, and report and update on performance, and challenges to leadership team

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership roles with a deep understanding of category management, risk and compliance
• Expert in supply chain tech (e.g., ERP) and deep Public Sector procurement and Regulatory experience
• Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• MCIPS / CSCP highly desirable as is Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023

We are looking for a hands-on, results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead all aspects of supply chain operations - from vendor management and inventory control to production support and logistics. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials and products, with a strong focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You'll play a key role in developing systems and improving processes using Lean and data-driven approaches.

Supply Chain & Vendor Management

• Manage and monitor all Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure material availability meets production and customer delivery schedules.
• Select, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships, focusing on on-time delivery (OTD), lead times, cost, and product quality.
• Monitor vendor KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews to drive improvements in reliability and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Inventory & Materials Management

• Oversee inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels and high stock turn rates.
• Manage inventory planning using Min/Max, Kanban, and Just-in-Time (JIT) systems.
• Ensure accurate material picking, packing, and storage using FIFO/FEFO methods.
• Lead regular cycle counts and full stock audits to maintain inventory accuracy.

Production & Logistics Support

• Work closely with production, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure smooth material flow to the production line.
• Develop and maintain materials scheduling tools (e.g., MRP systems) to meet changing demand.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by coordinating material readiness and vendor capability.
• Improve logistics processes from inbound receiving to outbound shipping, including 3PL coordination if applicable.

Process Improvement & Systems Development

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Work with engineers to streamline operations through automation, standardization, and digital tools (e.g., ERP, MES, or WMS platforms).
• Use data analysis to drive decisions, forecast demand, and optimize lead times and costs.

Leadership & Compliance

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small logistics and materials team.
• Define and track departmental KPIs (e.g., OTIF, Inventory Accuracy, Vendor OTD).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across the department.
• Foster a "right-first-time" and proactive problem-solving culture.
  
  

• Proven experience in a supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Skilled in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Technical understanding of engineering or manufacturing processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Comfortable working independently and challenging the status quo when needed.
  
  

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Certification in supply chain or quality (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).
• Familiarity with ISO standards, quality systems, or regulatory environments.
  

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I am partnering with well know Pharmaceutical client who are looking for a Supply chain Planner with extensive Planning and supply skills to joining their vibrant and high performing supply chain team , we are looking for a Supply Chain professional who has worked within the pharmaceutical industry and experience of raw materials , finished products and working with 3pl providers and distribution hubs

We are looking for a passionate and self motivated individual who is a real team player with excellent communication skills with a strategic and hands on approach .

The role is a Fixed term contract for 1 year and offers hybrid working of ½ days per week in the office .

• Forecast/Demand Management for raw materials & finished products.
• Procurement of Raw Materials & Supply Chain Services
• Raw Material, Intermediate Product & Finished Product Inventory Management
• Management of supply chain service providers
• Support performance metrics communication
• Support Supply Chain Projects as Required
• Take an active interest in own personal development

• End-to-end supply chain management (from forecasting/procurement of raw materials/intermediates & production services to delivery into 3PLs/Distribution hubs).

• Support S&OP processes to ensure that each supply chains are fully aligned with Commercial Operations.

• Support & continuously monitor supply chain OPEX & CoG budget.

• Support inventory strategies & continuously monitor performance to ensure supply continuity and reduce write-offs.

• Manage relationships with suppliers & service providers, ensuring that all raw materials/services are procured in accordance with corresponding supply chain agreements.

• Support initiatives to improve compliance, efficiency & cost performance.

• Support cross functional teams to investigate/resolve deviations and manage change.

• Support in training of supply chain coordinators/interns as required

• Support, monitor & communicate performance metrics.

• Maintain full compliance with GMP/GPD and all other group policies and applicable law.