Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Vacancy - URGENTAnnual Salary: Up to £60k per annumLocation: Hemel Hempstead, UKJob Type: Full-timeWe are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader from a technical, fabrication, or manufacturing background. This pivotal role involves overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, managing international logistics between our French factory and UK base, and leading a remote team of six professionals. The ideal candidate will excel at forecasting demand against strict deployment schedules and proactively securing materials to prevent assembly bottlenecks.Day-to-day of the role:Demand Planning and Materials Forecasting:Own the end-to-end demand planning model, translating complex client QSR roll-out and installation schedules into clear material requirements.Develop, monitor, and continuously refine rolling forecasting models for long-lead electronic components and hardware.Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Sales teams to anticipate changes in deployment velocity and adjust production pipelines proactively.Lead Master Production Scheduling (MPS) reviews to ensure factory capacity aligns with upcoming UK project spikes.Mitigate supply risk by assessing lead times, seasonal disruptions, and market trends to establish safety stock buffers for critical components.Inventory Control and Auditing:Take full accountability for UK and international stock levels to optimize working capital.Lead and coordinate comprehensive quarterly stock counts across ..... full job details .....