Supply Chain Manager
Core
Lead, manage, and optimise the end-to-end supply chain for specialty materials (battery technologies, filtration, insulation) to ensure supply continuity, cost control, and compliance.
Role type
Supply Chain Manager
Builds
End-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, production planning, warehousing, and distribution for global manufacturing facilities.
Domain
Manufacturing / Specialty Materials / Battery Technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply chain strategy, ERP systems (SAP), supplier negotiation, demand planning, risk management, compliance, team leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Professional supply chain qualifications (CIPS, APICS), export process expertise, sustainability evaluation
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end supply chain including procurement, production planning, warehousing, and distribution; Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives; Lead demand planning and forecasting to optimise inventory; Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with suppliers; Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure regulatory compliance; Lead and develop supply chain personnel to achieve performance objectives
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership