Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
£48,000 – £58,000 + Private Health, Annual Bonus & EMI Scheme
Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site
Drive the Supply Chain Behind World-Leading Technology
At Infinitesima, we're developing advanced nanometrology systems that enable the next generation of semiconductor innovation. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the flow of materials, components and information across our global supply chain.
This is a hands-on role that blends strategic planning with operational delivery. You'll work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Stores and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed, suppliers are performing, shipments move efficiently and supply chain risks are identified before they impact the business.
If you thrive on solving problems, building supplier partnerships and improving operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Owning Supply Chain Planning & Material Availability
You'll play a central role in ensuring our production and project teams have the materials they need to succeed by:
- Managing end-to-end supply chain and logistics activities across suppliers, production and customer delivery
- Reviewing MRP outputs, supplier schedules, material shortages and inventory levels
- Identifying supply risks and implementing recovery plans before they impact operations
- Maintaining accurate forecasts, material plans and delivery schedules
- Providing clear updates to stakeholders on risks, constraints and supply status
- Developing and monitoring KPIs to measure supply chain performance and drive improvement
Managing Suppliers & Commercial Performance
You'll build strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring cost, quality and delivery expectations are consistently achieved.
This includes:
- Negotiating pricing, lead times, payment terms and commercial agreements
- Monitoring supplier performance and leading regular business reviews
- Managing supplier escalations and driving corrective actions where required
- Supporting supplier audits, development activities and improvement initiatives
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve resilience
- Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier-related issues
Optimising Inventory & Materials Management
You'll help ensure inventory is positioned effectively to support business objectives by:
- Managing stock levels, reorder points and inventory strategies
- Balancing material availability with working capital requirements
- Maintaining accurate ERP and MRP data
- Monitoring inventory performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Aligning material availability with manufacturing and project priorities
Leading Logistics & International Shipping
Working with freight providers and logistics partners, you'll:
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments
- Ensure import and export activities are compliant and efficient
- Manage customs, freight and transportation requirements
- Monitor shipment performance and resolve delivery issues proactively
- Balance service levels, cost and delivery schedules across global logistics activities
Driving Improvement Across the Business
You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to:
- Support new product introduction and scaling activities
- Lead supply chain escalations and recovery plans
- Improve supply chain processes, systems and reporting
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead times and improve operational performance
- Build stronger visibility across the end-to-end supply chain
What We're Looking For
- At least five years' experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management or logistics within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory control and purchasing processes
- Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage material demand and supply
- Proven supplier management and commercial negotiation experience
- Experience coordinating domestic and international logistics activities
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach
Bonus Points For
- Experience within semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, electronics, aerospace or other high-tech manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs processes and international trade compliance
- Experience leading supplier audits and supplier development programmes
- Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up activities
- Familiarity with quality systems, supplier corrective actions and engineering change processes
- Previous team leadership or people management experience
- CIPS, CILT or a similar professional qualification
Why Join Infinitesima?
- Play a key role in delivering technology used by leading semiconductor companies worldwide
- Influence strategic and operational supply chain decisions
- Work closely with engineering teams developing genuinely innovative products
- Join a collaborative and growing business where your contribution is highly visible
- Help shape and improve supply chain processes as the company continues to scale
A bit about us:
Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.
Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we'll do our best to support you.
Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
A note on how we run interviews:
We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.
Location and work pattern:
All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.
