Supply chain manager

Posted 3 hours 13 minutes ago by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Transport & Logistics Jobs
Sussex, Hastings, United Kingdom, TN341
Job Description

2/26/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Join a high-performing team driving operational excellence in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.

We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring we deliver safely, efficiently and on time. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with responsibility for a team of supervisors, team leaders and specialists (5-8 direct reports).

As the business continues to grow, you'll play a critical part in shaping long-term planning, improving performance and building a resilient, future-focused supply chain.

Job Requirements
  • Lead mid- and long-term capacity planning based on customer demand and sales forecasts
  • Provide early visibility of risks to customer care and sales teams
  • Work closely with suppliers and partners to resolve constraints and maintain flow
  • Own monthly SIOP reviews, ensuring clarity of demand, inventory and supply
  • Optimise inventory through effective MRP parameter management
  • Drive decisions on supply plans with plant leadership
  • Escalate and resolve critical issues around capacity or supplier constraints
  • Oversee supply chain operations including warehouse and dispatch
  • Support continuous improvement, people development and quality collaboration
What your background should look like
  • Extensive experience in supply chain optimisation and planning (8+ years)
  • Proven people leader with 5+ years managing teams of 10-15
  • Strong background in aerospace manufacturing
  • Expertise in high mix, low volume environments
  • Skilled in long-term capacity planning and data-driven decision making
  • SAP ERP experience is essential
  • Experience purchasing across a global supply base
  • Familiarity with warehouse and dispatch operations
  • Confident leading teams through complex operational challenges

Job Locations: NO. 4 STANIER RD, CASTLEHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ST. HASTINGS, East Sussex TN38 9RF, United Kingdom

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 147433

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