Supply Chain Operations Manager

1 week ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Sphere Fluidics Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our team at Sphere Fluidics Limited. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing the complete cycle of materials flow, procuring raw materials, managing inventory, and executing procurement activities with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership: Lead a small team of technicians, allocate their time across various tasks, and develop employee development plans.
  • Communication: Communicate key progress updates throughout the business, develop relationships to help solve problems efficiently and effectively.
  • Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, production planning, and supply chain risk management, demand management and forecasting, supply chain synchronization, vendor managed inventory, and supply chain management.
  • Procurement: Send forecasts and purchase orders to key vendors, negotiate with suppliers, and create contingency plans for major supply chain operations.
  • Logistics: Collaborate with the logistics department to plan and ship instrumentation and consumables to customers.
  • Documentation: Document and maintain key documents such as batch records, SOPs, and KPIs in line with the company's ISO9001:2015 accreditation.
  • Reporting: Generate professional reports on agreed basis for inventory, forecasting, and other key activities.
Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Supply Chain Manager, ideally in a Life Sciences or Engineering organization.
  • Proven track record in implementing efficient processes for planning and shipping goods, with an emphasis on handling instrumentation and navigating customs challenges.
  • Extensive experience as a key user of ERP systems.
  • Experience operating within an ISO9001:2015 environment.
  • Minimum A-level or equivalent educational experience.
  • Passionate about providing great service and achieving operational excellence.
  • Applies a structured and methodical approach to key planning activities.
  • Organized, diligent, and pays high attention to detail.
  • Competent negotiator with ability to understand interests of all parties.
  • Aspires to achieve world-class standards.
  • Proactive, self-sufficient, and highly motivated.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Confidence to raise issues and work towards resolutions collaboratively.
  • Team-oriented.
What We Offer
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Employee Share Options (EMI Scheme).
  • Company pension scheme with Aviva (employer contributes 8%).
  • 4x Life Insurance & Critical Illness Cover.
  • Private Medical Insurance with Vitality.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Group Income Protection.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Learning & Development opportunities for career growth.
  • Long Service Bonus – up to 5 extra days holiday.
  • Recruitment referral scheme (£1,000).
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.


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