Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Controller

Job Title: Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Controller

Benefits: Holiday – 25 days 8 days bank holiday (33) Pension Healthcare plan Income protection flexible working policy share options

Hours – Site-based with hybrid working.

37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday – hours can be flexed, circa 8-4pm

We are a pioneering design and manufacturing organisation with a new, highly innovative product range.  Due to growth and further expansion, we are looking for a talented Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Controller to undertake a varied and pivotal role as part of our close-knit team.  As such, you will have the ability to make a real difference and be a key part of the business as we continue to develop. 

As Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Controller, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end supply chain, procurement and inventory management across contract manufacturers and internal R&D operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials availability, cost optimisation and supply chain resilience.

You will act as the main interface between engineering teams, suppliers and OEM/CEM partners, supporting both commercial production and R&D programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate visibility of inventory across outsourced manufacturing and R&D stock
• Own inventory control using MRP or similar ERP/SAP systems
• Align material availability with forecasts, production plans and order pipelines
• Manage OEM/CEM relationships, including stock, Work In Progress and delivery performance
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, onboarding and ongoing performance management
• Support R&D and specialist engineering projects with rapid, low‑volume sourcing
• Drive BOM cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with engineering and suppliers
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including shortages, lead times and single‑source exposure
• Ensure procurement processes meet compliance and quality requirements

To succeed in this varied and key role you will ideally have:

• Proven supply chain and procurement experience within manufacturing, electronics or related engineering / production environment
• Strong experience working with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) OR contract electronic manufacturer (CEM) partners and outsourced manufacturing
• Hands‑on ERP/MRP experience essential
• Successful supplier negotiation and inventory management track record
• Demonstrated Bill of Material (BOM) cost‑reduction experience
• Whilst not essential, any experience supporting R&D or NPI environments or knowledge of electronics or component supply chain would be desirable

Supply Chain Coordinator / Project Procurement and Inventory Controller

Please apply via the Link or contact Alison Kemp for further details

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