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:
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Leading procurement and supplier management, including contract negotiation, supplier performance reviews, and ensuring quality/service standards are met.
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Developing and delivering supply chain strategy to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance, supported by robust demand forecasting.
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Managing purchasing for both components and finished parts, ensuring supply aligns to demand plans and business requirements.
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Producing meaningful analysis and reporting, tracking KPIs such as lead times, OTIF (on-time in-full) delivery, inventory turnover, and driving corrective actions where needed.
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Partnering cross-functionally to support revenue growth and wider operational objectives.
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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.
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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:
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Strong planning capability, underpinned by data analysis and clear decision-making.
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Able to work accurately under pressure, prioritising effectively as demands change.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate systems and improve processes.
- Confident relationship manager with strong communication and active listening skills.
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A structured, solutions-focused approach to complex problem-solving.
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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):
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CIPS membership (or working towards).
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Lean / Six Sigma / CI methodology experience to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance margins.
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Capacity planning exposure, ideally within a production/manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
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A pivotal role within a progressive, product-led manufacturer on an exciting growth journey.
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Salary up to £55,000 + benefits package
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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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