Senior Supply Chain Manager

Walker Cole International is searching for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to join a global life sciences business at their high-volume, regulated production site in the Southwest of England. As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations—including planning, procurement, warehousing, and material flow. As the Senior Supply Chain Manager, your responsibilities will include: Lead site-based supply chain operations, including demand and supply planning, material purchasing, and warehouse management. Drive performance against key KPIs such as OTD, inventory, material availability, and warehouse throughput using structured continuous improvement tools. Own the site master production plan, ensuring alignment with S&OP and live sales demand to drive material requirements. Collaborate with suppliers and downstream distribution partners to ensure reliable inbound and outbound product flow. Provide leadership and development to planners, buyers, and warehouse staff, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Ensure warehouse and material flow operations support regulated production and optimized working capital. Partner closely with Operations and Site Leadership to ensure successful manufacturing execution. Lead problem-solving efforts and supply risk mitigation related to raw materials, production, and distribution. To be successful as a Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will have: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 7 years of supply chain or operations leadership experience in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment (ideally life sciences or medical devices). Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in demand planning, S&OP, Kanban, inventory management, and warehouse leadership. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Continuous improvement mindset with experience in tools like Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies. Strategic thinker with proven ability to lead and influence across functions. Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Lead | Site Supply Chain Head | Supply Chain Operations |Head of Supply Chain| Medical Devices | Life Sciences | Regulated Manufacturing | S&OP | Planning & Logistics | Warehouse

Location: South West England, GB

Posted Date: 6/14/2025