UK Supply Chain Manager

Job Title:

UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager

Location:

Middlesbrough, North East England

Salary:

£55,000–£60,000 per annum

The Company:

An established international business operating within the manufacturing and distribution sector is looking to strengthen its UK leadership team.

With significant investment in its UK operations and an ongoing focus on operational improvement, the business offers an exciting opportunity to influence how supply chain, logistics and SAP processes operate across multiple locations.

Working Hours:

Predominantly site-based in Middlesbrough, with some flexibility potentially available for the right candidate. Specific working hours not specified.

Job Description:

Theo James Recruitment is recruiting a UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager to take ownership of supply chain processes, SAP systems and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites.

As UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager, you will become a key point of contact for SAP-related operational matters, working closely with UK colleagues, international stakeholders and senior management.

The UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading improvements across supply chain, logistics and operational processes.

• Acting as the UK business expert for SAP, supporting S/4HANA developments, testing and implementation.

• Coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), troubleshooting and system improvements.

• Standardising processes and working practices across UK locations.

• Collaborating with international teams on SAP projects and future system rollouts.

• Supporting operational teams, improving KPIs and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.

• Developing relationships across Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, IT and Finance.

Skills & Experience:

To succeed as UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager, you should demonstrate:

• Strong practical SAP experience, ideally including S/4HANA.

• A background in supply chain, logistics, operations or manufacturing.

• Experience improving operational processes and implementing system changes.

• Understanding of ERP systems, process mapping and continuous improvement.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• The ability to engage operational teams and communicate effectively with international colleagues.

• A proactive, adaptable approach with genuine enthusiasm for improving business performance.

Experience within steel, manufacturing or industrial distribution would be advantageous, although transferable backgrounds will be considered.

Why Should You Apply?

This UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager opportunity offers more than day-to-day systems management.

You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on operational performance, influence business-wide improvements and contribute to international SAP projects.

For an ambitious UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager, there is also potential to develop into a broader leadership position within the organisation.

If you're an experienced UK Supply Chain & SAP Process Manager who combines technical expertise with strong people skills, we'd love to hear from you.