Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the end-to-end supply chain and logistics activities to ensure timely, cost-efficient materials availability and service delivery. You will shape supplier relationships, drive performance improvements and cost-reduction initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Sales and Finance. You’ll lead a team, manage risk, and support make-or-buy decisions to enable safe, uninterrupted business operations. This role offers impact through continuous improvement and cross-functional partnership within the TSL Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; monitor performance and drive cost reduction and risk mitigation
• Oversee CCP programme requirements to support sales commitments and growth
• Lead procurement processes and ensure policy compliance; expedite orders as needed
• Maintain accurate supplier data in EFAC (pricing, lead times)
• Oversee materials planning, stock allocation and order fulfilment; ensure timely information flow to Operations and Sales
• Coordinate stores, warehousing and inventory control; ensure material availability
• Manage tooling availability, release for field-service, returns and audits
• Coordinate logistics, freight and timely movement of materials and products
• Establish and report KPIs for supply chain and logistics; drive continuous improvement
• Support new product and process introductions with supply chain input and make-or-buy decisions
• Provide commercially focused supply chain advice to managers and stakeholders
• Lead or support strategic projects within the General Manager’s priorities

Key requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced international service/logistics environment
• Budgeting, inventory and cost-management knowledge
• Proficiency in inventory software, databases and ERP systems
• Up-to-date knowledge of import/export requirements for UK/EU and non-EU
• CIPS or CPSM qualification preferred or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification
• Strong IT, Microsoft Office and MRP skills
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate cross-functionally

• Interpersonal effectiveness and team-building
• Negotiation and influence
• Leadership and change management
• Microsoft Office
• MRP systems
• ERP systems

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