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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:

Leading procurement and supplier management, including contract negotiation, supplier performance reviews, and ensuring quality/service standards are met.Developing and delivering supply chain strategy to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance, supported by robust demand forecasting.Managing purchasing for both components and finished parts, ensuring supply aligns to demand plans and business requirements.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.Partnering cross-functionally to support revenue growth and wider operational objectives.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.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:

Strong planning capability, underpinned by data analysis and clear decision-making.Able to work accurately under pressure, prioritising effectively as demands change.Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate systems and improve processes. Confident relationship manager with strong communication and active listening skills.A structured, solutions-focused approach to complex problem-solving.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):

CIPS membership (or working towards).Lean / Six Sigma / CI methodology experience to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance margins.Capacity planning exposure, ideally within a production/manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

A pivotal role within a progressive, product-led manufacturer on an exciting growth journey.Salary up to £55,000 + benefits packageOpportunity 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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Supply Chain Manager
Exeter | Hybrid Working Available
£55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing international business in the Exeter area in their search for a Supply Chain Manager.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, including purchasing, import logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, and distribution. The position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient product flow from European suppliers into the UK and onward to customers.

This opportunity would suit an experienced supply chain professional looking to take ownership of a complex, international operation with strong exposure to import/export processes and stakeholder management across multiple locations.

The Role

Lead and manage supply chain operations across purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and distributionOversee stock control, forecasting, and inventory optimisation to ensure availability while minimising wasteManage relationships with third-party logistics providers, hauliers, and warehousesCoordinate imports from Europe into the UK, ensuring full compliance with customs regulationsAct as the key point of contact for customer supply chain queries and delivery requirementsWork closely with international suppliers to manage stock availability, shipments, and product launchesMonitor transport costs and contribute to budget management and cost optimisationSupport continuous improvement across supply chain processes and systems

About You

Proven experience in a supply chain management role within FMCGStrong knowledge of import/export processes and customs complianceExperience managing third-party logistics providers and external suppliersConfident working in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesStrong organisational and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindsetExperience managing or influencing teams both remotely and on-site

Benefits

£55,000 - £63,000 depending on experienceDiscretionary bonus of up to 15%25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with service)Additional day off for your birthday4% contributory pensionHybrid working available after probationFree onsite parking (easy access from M5)Opportunity to travel internationally

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking business where the supply chain function is central to ongoing success and growth.

To find out more, please apply or get in touch with Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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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:

Leading procurement and supplier management, including contract negotiation, supplier performance reviews, and ensuring quality/service standards are met.Developing and delivering supply chain strategy to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance operational performance, supported by robust demand forecasting.Managing purchasing for both components and finished parts, ensuring supply aligns to demand plans and business requirements.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.Partnering cross-functionally to support revenue growth and wider operational objectives.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.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:

Strong planning capability, underpinned by data analysis and clear decision-making.Able to work accurately under pressure, prioritising effectively as demands change.Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate systems and improve processes. Confident relationship manager with strong communication and active listening skills.A structured, solutions-focused approach to complex problem-solving.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):

CIPS membership (or working towards).Lean / Six Sigma / CI methodology experience to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance margins.Capacity planning exposure, ideally within a production/manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

A pivotal role within a progressive, product-led manufacturer on an exciting growth journey.Salary up to £55,000 + benefits packageOpportunity 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.

#IND-HL-25

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Read less