Supply Chain Manager / Supply Chain Head
Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an innovative business based in Exeter. This is a key hire for a forward-thinking supply chain leader who can balance hands‑on detail with strategic direction – strengthening supplier relationships, optimising performance, and ensuring the supply chain is fit to support continued growth.
The Role
Reporting into the senior team, you’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end supply chain activity, working with suppliers across the UK and internationally, and driving improvements across procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading procurement and supplier management, including contract negotiation, supplier performance reviews, and ensuring quality/service standards are met.
- Developing and delivering supply chain strategy to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance, supported by robust demand forecasting.
- Managing purchasing for both components and finished parts, ensuring supply aligns to demand plans and business requirements.
- Producing meaningful analysis and reporting, tracking KPIs such as lead times, OTIF delivery, inventory turnover, and driving corrective actions where needed.
- Partnering cross‑functionally to support revenue growth and wider operational objectives.
- Owning inventory and warehouse management, including demand planning and stock optimisation.
- Overseeing logistics and distribution to ensure smooth flow of goods and strong service levels.
- Leading and developing the supply chain team, creating a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
About You
You’ll be a proactive, commercially minded supply chain professional, comfortable shaping strategy, but equally confident rolling up your sleeves and getting into the detail when required. You’ll enjoy working in a growth environment and will take pride in building a supply chain function that matches the quality and performance of the products it supports.
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong planning capability, underpinned by data analysis and clear decision‑making.
- Able to work accurately under pressure, prioritising effectively as demands change.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate systems and improve processes.
- Confident relationship manager with strong communication and active listening skills.
- A structured, solutions‑focused approach to complex problem‑solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Solid understanding of supply chain risk management and the ability to respond to disruption and market change.
Desirable (but not essential):
- CIPS membership (or working towards).
- Lean / Six Sigma / CI methodology experience to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance margins.
- Capacity planning exposure, ideally within a production/manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
- A pivotal role within a progressive, product‑led manufacturer on an exciting growth journey.
- Salary up to £55,000 + benefits package
- Opportunity to make a visible impact across the business by shaping strategy and delivering measurable improvements.
Apply / Next Steps
If you’re an experienced supply chain leader looking for a role where you can drive change, lead a team, and influence performance across suppliers, inventory, and operations please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Butler Rose is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Your application will be handled in line with applicable data protection requirements.
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