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Supply Chain Manager (Interim)
Location: South Birmingham (On-site 5 days per week)
Day Rate / Salary: Competitive (Interim with potential temp-to-perm)
Start: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Your new company

A well-established, family-run SME manufacturing business with a strong heritage and reputation is entering a key phase of growth. With ambitious plans to scale, the organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager on an interim basis to strengthen operational capability and support future expansion.

Your new role

Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function across procurement, inventory, and logistics. This is a highly visible, hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating within an SME environment.

• This assignment will focus on reviewing current practices and implementing improvements to ensure the supply chain is robust, scalable, and aligned with growth ambitions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and enhancing supply chain processes, SOPs, and operational frameworks

• Driving measurable improvements in OTIF, inventory accuracy, and service performance

• Strengthening Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments and compliance standards
  Improving demand planning, forecasting, and stock control processes

• Developing supplier relationships and improving commercial performance

• Overseeing ERP usage and ensuring data accuracy and integrity

• Establishing KPI frameworks, reporting structures, and performance tracking

• Leading and developing a small team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• This is a hands-on transformation-focused role, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record of delivering improvement within SME manufacturing environments. You will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in a hands-on supply chain leadership role within an SME manufacturing business

• A track record of delivering process improvement and operational change

• Proven success improving OTIF, inventory accuracy, and service KPIs

• Experience across procurement, supplier management, and inventory control

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and risk management frameworks

• Experience implementing or refining SOPs and operational processes

• A proactive, “can-do” approach with the ability to influence across all levels of the business

• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

• H&S qualifications (e.g. IOSH) would be advantageous.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate / salary

• Immediate start within a stable but growing SME

• Opportunity to shape and influence business-critical processes

• Potential to move into a permanent role (temp-to-perm)

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
  
  

What you need to do now

If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager with SME manufacturing experience and are available for an on-site interim assignment in South Birmingham, please apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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