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Job Title
Supply Chain Lead
Reporting To
Manager, Materials
Work Schedule
Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBR
We are seeking a Supply Chain manager, internally known as Site Supply Chain Lead, to manage the day‑to‑day planning and buying operations at our Tewkesbury site. This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for material flow, demand and supply plan integrity, inventory performance, and on‑time delivery to internal and external customers. Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will lead an integrated team of approximately 12 planners and planner/buyers, driving execution discipline, supplier performance, and robust ERP/MRP governance. This role is pivotal to protecting delivery performance and controlling material risk within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment.
If you are a disciplined supply chain leader who can balance daily operational control with continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.
Planning & Materials Performance
- Lead daily demand and supply planning activities to ensure consistent material availability
- Drive adherence to planning best practice across expediting, PO management and supplier communication
- Maintain inventory accuracy, buffer performance, and stable planning parameters
- Proactively identify material risks and expedite through tiered management processes
- Ensure supplier schedule adherence and delivery performance
Team Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of planning and procurement professionals
- Set clear priorities, allocate workload effectively and manage performance
- Embed standard work, process discipline, and cross‑functional communication
Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Act as the key interface between Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality and Programme teams
- Provide clear visibility of material status, supplier risk and recovery plans
- Represent Supply Chain in leadership reviews, audits and customer interactions as required
Process Discipline & Governance
- Ensure compliance with contractual flow‑downs, regulatory requirements and company processes
- Maintain strong ERP/MRP system discipline and data integrity
- Govern scheduling logic, planning parameters and inventory controls to maintain operational stability
Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, plan adherence and supplier performance
- Optimise MOQs, lead times and planning efficiency
- Support initiatives that improve material flow, reduce waste and strengthen delivery reliability
Essential Experience & Skills
- 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, planning or materials management
- Proven leadership experience managing planning and/or procurement teams
- Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge and materials management expertise
- Working understanding of SIOP and capacity planning
- Confident in supplier communication, negotiation and contract interpretation
- CIPS qualification desirable but not essential
- Structured, resilient and able to manage competing operational priorities
What We Offer
- Moog Named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work
- Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
- Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
- Employee share options, Gym 24/7 onsite, EV charging
Be part of a high‑performing, collaborative team shaping operational excellence in aerospace. Lead meaningful change, mentor future leaders, and advance your expertise in lean operations. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.
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