Supply Chain Manager

Reference code: JR130087

Established in London in 1814 Purdey are today world renowned for the finest craftsman made side by side and over and under shotguns and double barrel and bolt action rifles, each one fully bespoke to their client's specifications and needs. Purdey's exclusive range of men and women's shooting and country clothing and accessories reflects the same attention to detail.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking Supply Chain Manager to join our team within a manufacturing / production environment. In this role, you will lead and develop end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring efficiency, resilience, and excellent customer service.

This role is critical in driving Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and supply planning processes to ensure alignment between customer demand and manufacturing capacity.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about process optimisation, continuous improvement, and supply chain transformation, we would love to hear from you.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Overseeing end-to-end supply chain management (procurement, demand planning, supply planning, production planning, warehousing, and distribution)
• Developing and Leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Managing demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and materials requirements planning (MRP)
• Monitoring and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and supplier performance
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Production, Finance, Procurement, and Sales teams
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, supplier disruptions, and capacity constraints
• Managing supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, contract management, and cost optimisation
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other operational excellence methodologies
  

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS:

• Strong experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, engineering, or production environment
• Strong experience with ERP systems and MRP planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Demonstrated expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling
• Excellent analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar BI tools)
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience leading or developing teams (people management, coaching, performance management)
• Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Professional certification such as CIPS, APICS (CPIM / CSCP), or equivalent is advantageous
• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field is also advantageous