Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

£48,000 – £58,000 +

Private

Health, Annual Bonus & EMI Scheme

Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | On-Site

Drive the Supply Chain Behind World-Leading Technology

At

Infinitesima ,

we're

developing advanced nanometrology systems that enable the next generation of semiconductor innovation. As our business continues to grow,

we're

looking for an experienced

Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

to lead the flow of materials,

components

and information across our global supply chain.

This is a hands-on role that blends strategic planning with operational delivery.

You'll

work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Stores and Finance to ensure materials are available when needed, suppliers are performing, shipments move efficiently and supply chain risks are

identified

before they

impact

the business.

If you thrive on solving problems, building supplier

partnerships

and improving operational performance,

we'd

love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Owning Supply Chain Planning & Material Availability

You'll

play

a central role

in ensuring our production and project teams have the materials they need to succeed by:

Managing end-to-end supply chain and

logistics

activities across suppliers,

production

and customer delivery

Reviewing MRP outputs, supplier schedules, material

shortages

and inventory levels

Identifying

supply risks and implementing recovery plans before they

impact

operations

Maintaining

accurate

forecasts, material

plans

and delivery schedules

Providing clear updates to stakeholders on risks,

constraints

and supply status

Developing and monitoring KPIs to measure supply chain performance and drive improvement

Managing Suppliers & Commercial Performance

You'll

build strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring cost, quality and delivery expectations are consistently achieved.

This includes:

Negotiating pricing, lead times, payment

terms

and commercial agreements

Monitoring supplier performance and leading regular business reviews

Managing supplier escalations and driving corrective actions where

required

Supporting supplier audits, development

activities

and improvement initiatives

Developing alternative sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve resilience

Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve supplier-related issues

Optimising Inventory & Materials Management

You'll

help ensure inventory is positioned effectively to support business

objectives

by:

Managing stock levels, reorder

points

and inventory strategies

Balancing material availability with working capital requirements

Maintaining

accurate

ERP and MRP data

Monitoring inventory performance and

identifying

opportunities for improvement

Aligning material availability with manufacturing and project priorities

Leading Logistics & International Shipping

Working with freight providers and

logistics

partners,

you'll:

Coordinate domestic and international shipments

Ensure import and export activities are compliant and efficient

Manage customs,

freight

and transportation requirements

Monitor shipment performance and resolve delivery issues proactively

Balance service levels,

cost

and delivery schedules across global

logistics

activities

Driving Improvement Across the Business

You'll

work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to:

Support new product introduction and scaling activities

Lead supply chain escalations and recovery plans

Improve supply chain processes,

systems

and reporting

Identify

opportunities to reduce cost, shorten lead

times

and improve operational performance

Build stronger visibility across the end-to-end supply chain

What We're Looking For

At least five years' experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management or

logistics

within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory

control

and purchasing processes

Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage material demand and supply

Proven supplier management and commercial negotiation experience

Experience coordinating domestic and international

logistics

activities

Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions

The ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

A proactive,

practical

and solutions-focused approach

Bonus Points For

Experience within semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, electronics,

aerospace

or other high-tech manufacturing environments

Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs

processes

and international trade compliance

Experience leading supplier audits and supplier development programmes

Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up activities

Familiarity with quality systems, supplier corrective

actions

and engineering change processes

Previous

team leadership or people management experience

CIPS, CILT or a similar professional qualification

Why Join

Infinitesima ?

Play a key role in delivering technology used by leading semiconductor companies worldwide