Supply Chain Manager

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Salary GBP 40 - 50 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence client on an initial 6 month contract within their equipment's team in Bolton.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £50 PER HOUR - BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Overview of the Department

An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join an equipment-focused team. The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge to support effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management.

The team operates across multiple programmes within a dynamic environment, managing and implementing both established and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities, Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong internal and external assessment capabilities, including:
    • Business maturity
    • Planning and control
    • Relationship management
    • Manufacturing excellence
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and expand professional networks
  • Desirable: SC21 Practitioner experience
  • Very good negotiating and influencing skills
  • Results-oriented with a strong drive to succeed
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to:
    • Communicate verbally
    • Communicate in writing
    • Present at all levels of the business

Experience & Capability

  • Ideally degree-qualified (or equivalent) Supply Chain professional with experience working internationally in high-technology environments
  • Experience in supply chain management within:
    • Aerospace
    • Defence
    • Manufacturing
  • Proven ability to:
    • Improve supplier performance (delivery and quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies
    • Manage a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis, including performance reporting and supply chain risk management
    • Assess supplier capability against delivery requirements, including current and future state analysis
    • Create and validate process flows, conduct lead time analysis, and identify capacity bottlenecks, yield, resources, and sub-tier mapping to build an overall supplier view
    • Apply structured problem-solving techniques (e.g. DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to conduct root cause analysis and implement improvement plans
    • Identify, escalate, and mitigate supply chain risks, managing them through to resolution
    • Conduct analysis and deliver executive-level summaries

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Supply Chain Manager role?
Meritus is hiring for the Supply Chain Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Supply Chain Manager job located?
The Supply Chain Manager role with Meritus is based in Bolton, GB.
What does the Supply Chain Manager role pay?
Meritus lists the Supply Chain Manager role at GBP 40–50 per hour.
Is the Supply Chain Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Supply Chain Manager role?
The Supply Chain Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Supply Chain Manager role at Meritus?
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