Supply Chain Manager
Company: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Location: City of Edinburgh
Posted: April 17th, 2026
Vegware has a maternity cover vacancy for a Supply Chain Manager based in our city centre Edinburgh office. This high‑impact role oversees end‑to‑end supply chain operations and leads a team of four direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Own and optimise the end‑to‑end supply chain, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency.
- Lead stock planning and purchasing, balancing service levels, working capital and risk. Establish and lead a structured demand planning and S&OP process, collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure clear visibility of demand and supply risks.
- Oversee inbound freight and logistics, driving reliability and cost‑effectiveness.
- Manage 3PL partners, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
Data, Systems & Performance
- Develop and own supply chain KPIs, reporting, and dashboards.
- Use data and insight to proactively identify issues and drive better decision making.
- Act as a key stakeholder for ERP and inventory systems, improving processes and data integrity.
Inventory Management
- Maintain robust inventory control processes and ensure high levels of stock accuracy.
- Monitor stock health, ageing and turnover, taking action to reduce waste and drive efficiency.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop a team of four direct reports.
- Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
- Encourage proactive problem solving and independent thinking within the team.
Office Management Oversight
- Provide oversight of office operations through a direct report.
- Ensure a well‑functioning, efficient workplace environment that supports the wider team.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or similar role.
- Strong background in stock planning, purchasing, and inventory management – experience managing 3PL providers and freight operations.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement structure.
- Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with the confidence to challenge and improve existing ways of working.
- A mature, structured and accountable leader who takes ownership and follows through.
Desirable
- Experience in a product‑based, manufacturing, or distribution environment – experience working with far‑east suppliers.
- Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.
Benefits
- Bike to work scheme.
- Company pension.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company sick pay.
- Bonus.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Permanent benefits.
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