Supply Chain Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Flintshire/ Hybrid |
| Area | North East, UK |
| Sector | Procurement & Commercial |
| Salary | £21 Per Hour |
| Start Date | March 31st, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7398-PSR1JP00100377 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Flintshire/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join us and play a vital role in supporting UK defence capabilities. We play a key part in equipping and supporting the armed forces with everything they need to ensure effective operational capability. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical part in helping us achieve this mission.
You will be responsible for the delivery of supply chain activities for an agreed range of Inventory and support, key activities contributing to operational success across item data management, customer demand planning, inventory supply planning, supplier management, supply chain performance management and inventory disposals.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life.
- Responsible for developing inventory demand and supply plans proposals for an agreed range of equipment and executing, within an agreed financial delegation limit, that optimises Inventory levels for all support arrangements, using centrally approved Inventory analysis tools.
- Assist with the identifying and securing the optimal storage and distribution solution(s) for an agreed range of equipment, to meet the customer’s requirements, for all support arrangements.
- Responsible for the timely production of customs declaration documents to enable compliant HMRC activities when distributing inventory into/out of the UK.
- Responsible for ensuring all client owned inventory, within an agreed range, is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with inventory materiel & financial accounting policies and procedures, to enable optimised Inventory, financial and operational planning for all stakeholders.
- Responsible for ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is timely and ensuring accurate item data values are populated onto appropriate declaration forms. ensure inventory disposals are coordinated with the disposal of the platform/main equipment whilst considering the wider defence user needs, for an agreed range of equipment within an agreed financial delegation limit.
- Assist support solution development by detailing the mandated supply chain requirements, including government furnished equipment, throughout the CADMID cycle. Support vetting activities of proposed initial provisioning list to identify and remove from scope any lines of equipment already within the defence inventory.
- Responsible for conducting defined management checks on supply chain management activity to ensure policy and process adherence is being achieved.
Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience of operating within a supply chain or logistics environment.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and delivering excellent customer service.
- Experience in effectively operating within a budget.
- Experience in handling, interpreting and reporting on data.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and TEAMS).
- Full UK Driving license.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining Item data records onto the logistic information systems for an agreed range of equipment by collating all data values, to enable optimised supply chain activities, through life.
