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Posted 21 July, 2026

Supply Chain Manager

Nigel Wright Group
Tyne and Wear, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Company:Our client is a highly successful, international manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment. Due to continued growth and operational requirements, they are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead their materials planning, logistics and warehousing function at a key manufacturing site.This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow, inventory optimisation and operational excellence within a customer-driven manufacturing operationThe Role:You will take full responsibility for materials planning, inbound logistics and warehouse operations, leading a team focused on delivering materials to production safely, accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include:\n
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  • Leading materials planning activities to maintain material availability and prevent production disruption.
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  • Managing supplier schedules, material call-offs and expediting activity to mitigate supply risks.
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  • Overseeing warehousing, inventory control, goods receipt and line-feeding operations.
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  • Driving inventory accuracy, traceability, FIFO compliance and warehouse efficiency.
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  • Managing logistics performance, freight spend and inventory investment.
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  • Building strong relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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  • Delivering continuous improvement initiatives across materials and logistics operations.
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  • Leading, developing and motivating materials and warehouse teams to achieve operational KPIs.
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The Person:We are interested in speaking with experienced supply chain professionals who have operated within fast-paced manufacturing environments.You will be able to demonstrate:\n
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  • Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
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  • Strong understanding of production-driven planning and inventory management.
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  • Experience managing warehouse and materials teams.
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  • Excellent ERP/MRP system knowledge and data analysis capability.
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  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
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