The Supply Chain Manager is a key member of the Site Senior Leadership Team (SLT), responsible for developing and executing the site’s end-to-end supply chain strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role provides strategic leadership across procurement, planning, forecasting, inventory management, logistics, S&OP, supplier development, and intercompany operations. The Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in delivering business objectives through cost reduction, working capital improvement, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Supply Chain Manager will contribute to overall site strategy, business planning, organisational development, and performance management while ensuring the supply chain function is positioned to support both current and future growth demands.
The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Project Management, and global supply chain teams to ensure effective planning, material availability, successful new product introductions, and achievement of company growth objectives.
About The Role
Deliverables & Responsibilities
Senior Leadership Team
- Act as an active member of the Site Senior Leadership Team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making.
- Support the General Manager in delivering site objectives relating to safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and growth.
- Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives to improve business performance.
- Develop and communicate supply chain strategies aligned with the site’s operational and financial goals.
- Provide regular updates to the General Manager and SLT on supply chain performance, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
- Support succession planning, talent development, and organisational capability growth across the business.
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- Develop and implement a supply chain roadmap that supports the company’s growth strategy and operational objectives.
- Drive improvements in forecasting, S&OP effectiveness, supplier performance, inventory management, and customer service.
- Ensure supply chain capabilities support capacity expansion, new product introduction, and business growth initiatives.
- Build strong relationships across the wider Astec organisation and key external partners to leverage best practices and support strategic objectives.
- Lead business continuity and supply chain risk mitigation plans to ensure resilience and operational stability.
Business Performance & Growth
- Deliver annual cost reduction and productivity targets through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, value engineering, and process improvement.
- Support revenue growth by ensuring supply chain readiness for NPI programmes, new market opportunities, and capacity expansion initiatives.
- Drive inventory optimisation and working capital improvements while maintaining high levels of customer service.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to improve margin performance and overall business profitability.
Key Accountabilities
The Supply Chain Manager will be accountable for:
- Supply Chain Strategy
- S&OP Process implementation
- Forecasting Accuracy
- Procurement & Supplier Performance
- Cost Reduction Delivery
- Inventory & Working Capital Management
- Intercompany Relationships
- Logistics & Distribution
- NPI Supply Chain Readiness
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Site Leadership Team Contribution
Required Criteria
- Professional qualification, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Significant supply chain leadership experience within a large manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in procurement, S&OP process, inventory management, cycle counting, logistics, and supplier development.
- Track record of delivering cost savings, inventory improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Experience leading teams and contributing to site leadership and business strategy.
- Strong leadership and people development skills.
- Commercially aware with effective negotiation and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Results-driven, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to safety and quality
About The Company
The Telestack Story
Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.
Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.
Company Culture
Astec Omagh
Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America’s leading manufacturers of equipment that builds much of the worlds infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.
Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!
Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Company Benefits
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Free parking, Cycle to work, Free work laptop, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Salary
Not disclosed
Benefits:Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Free parking Cycle to work Free work laptop Competitive salary
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