Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager (UK)

As our Supply Chain Manager, you will lead and coordinate the end-to-end supply chain at our Wollaston site, ensuring the effective flow of materials, production, inventory and distribution to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Working closely with colleagues across manufacturing, procurement, planning and logistics, you will lead the site's S&OE activities, support the deployment of S&OP processes and oversee customer service, transport, shipping and internal logistics.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive continuous improvement, optimise inventory and planning performance, and build a resilient, efficient supply chain that supports the site's operational objectives.

Key responsibilities:

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• Lead the site's supply chain activities, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations while aligning planning, inventory and logistics to support business objectives.
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• Lead the S&OE process and support the ongoing development of S&OP, working collaboratively across manufacturing, procurement, planning, logistics and customer-facing teams to balance demand, supply and production.
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• Optimise inventory, working capital and material availability through effective planning, stock management and supply coordination, ensuring high service levels while minimising waste and excess inventory.
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• Use data, KPIs and performance metrics to identify risks, improve planning processes, reduce costs and drive continuous improvement projects across the supply chain function.
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• Lead, develop and support the Site Supply Chain team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and a proactive approach to solving supply chain challenges.
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What we're looking for:

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• Proven experience leading an end-to-end supply chain within a manufacturing environment, with responsibility for planning, inventory, logistics and customer service.
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• Experience of S&OE and S&OP processes, or similar integrated planning approaches.
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• Experience working within manufacturing environments where multiple raw materials or components are brought together to create finished products would be advantageous.
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• Strong understanding of inventory optimisation, demand planning and supply planning principles.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, procurement, planning and logistics.
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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and lead change.
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We welcome applications from candidates with experience in complex manufacturing environments, including chemicals, lubricants, coatings, polymers, industrial products, engineered components or similar industries where effective end-to-end supply chain management is critical.

Why join us?

At Scott Bader, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

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• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
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• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
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• Profit share and bonus schemes
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• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
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• Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
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• Learning and development opportunities
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• Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
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• Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ
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• We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.
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About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.

What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities.