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Supply Chain Lead

SunTech Medical Alton Posted Sep 15, 2026
Location
Alton
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Sep 15, 2026

About this role

If you are someone who demonstrates passion, curiosity, a drive for excellence and an ambition to make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you! Our Supply Chain team are recruiting! Do you think you could be our new Supply Chain Lead ?

Are you someone who is always looking for ways to improve? Do you have a growth mindset that drives you to reach new heights? If so, we want you to be a part of our team!

We are an innovative manufacturing company that is looking for individuals with a passion for personal and professional development. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and make a real impact on our business. Your main responsibilities will be: Purchasing & Supplier Management Manage supplier order books and purchase order activity.

Monitor and manage supplier performance in relation to delivery, quality and cost. Expedite critical materials and resolve supply shortages. Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Support supplier review meetings and improvement activities. Maintain purchasing and planning parameters within the ERP system. Ensure purchase order and supplier data accuracy.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Support sourcing and supplier rationalisation activities where appropriate. Inventory Management Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity.

Drive inventory improvements to reduce excess and obsolete stock. Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to support production requirements. Manage cycle count activities and inventory investigations.

Monitor inventory performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required. Ensure all stock movements and transactions are completed accurately within the ERP system. Warehouse & Goods Inwards Lead day-to-day warehouse and stores operations.

Ensure materials are received, stored and issued safely and accurately. Oversee goods-in processes and timely booking-in of supplier deliveries. Manage inventory storage locations and material traceability requirements.

Ensure warehouse housekeeping and organisation standards are maintained. Support continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse operations. Material Flow & Production Support Ensure production teams have the materials required to meet build schedules.

Manage lineside replenishment activities and material presentation. Support Kanban and replenishment processes. Work closely with Production teams to identify and resolve material availability issues.

Escalate supply constraints which may impact customer delivery performance. Drive improvements to material flow across the site. ERP & Process Management Maintain supply chain master data and planning parameters within D365.

Ensure supplier lead times, minimum order quantities and replenishment settings remain accurate. Support MRP and material planning processes. Use system and business data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ensure compliance with company procedures and supply chain processes. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach and develop team members. Set priorities and allocate workload across warehouse and replenishment activities.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. Support recruitment, training and development activities. Conduct regular performance and development discussions.

Promote safe working practices and compliance with company standards. Key Performance Indicators Supplier OTIF performance. Material shortage incidents.

Purchase order delivery adherence. Inventory accuracy. Inventory turns.

Goods receipt processing performance. Warehouse transaction accuracy. Production downtime caused by material shortages.

Continuous improvement actions completed. Safety and housekeeping performance. If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

We are happy to talk flexible working Just so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview.

We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.

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