Senior Supply Chain Manager — OTIF & S&OP Lead

Surface Transforms Plc; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and leading teams in planning, procurement, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in high-mix manufacturing, alongside expertise in SAP MRP and supplier management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 and additional benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service scheme

Opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Demonstrable supply chain leadership experience in a complex, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of S&OP, MPS/MRP, finite-capacity planning and schedule adherence.
• Strong supplier management experience including capacity modelling, performance tracking and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full S&OP → MPS/MRP process.
• Ensure OTIF delivery to production and customers (target ≥98%).
• Lead Procurement & Supplier Development including capacity modelling.

Skills

Supply chain leadership experience

Knowledge of S&OP, MPS/MRP

Supplier management experience

SAP MRP/ERP experience

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Lean supply chain principles

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and leading teams in planning, procurement, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in high-mix manufacturing, alongside expertise in SAP MRP and supplier management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 and additional benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.