Senior Supply Chain Manager

Elevation Procurement \& Supply chain delighted to be partnered with Howco, with the search \& selection of the newly created role of Senior Supply Chain Manager - Aerospace.

Step into a high-impact senior leadership role where your expertise in end-to-end supply chain management in the directly influence operational performance, customer delivery, and profitability. This is a strategic opportunity to shape and optimise a complex aerospace metals supply chain, working with nickel and alloy materials in a technically demanding, quality-critical environment.

About the Role:

As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will own the strategic and operational performance of the supply chain, from sourcing and procurement through to demand planning, S\&OP and inventory optimisation. You will lead cross-functional alignment between commercial, operations, quality and finance to ensure material availability, cost efficiency and service reliability. Your work will drive continuous improvement, mitigate supply risk, and support long-term growth in a highly regulated aerospace metals environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the end to end supply chain strategy for aerospace nickel and alloy products, aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.

• Lead and optimise the S\&OP process, ensuring robust demand forecasting, capacity planning and alignment between sales, operations and supply.

• Oversee strategic procurement and sourcing activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and performance management for critical metals supply.

• Manage inventory planning and control to balance service levels, working capital and obsolescence risk across multiple sites and product lines.

• Drive supply risk assessment and mitigation, including dual-sourcing strategies, contingency planning and supplier development initiatives.

• Implement and refine supply chain KPIs, dashboards and reporting to monitor performance, identify variances and drive corrective actions.

• Lead cross-functional improvement projects to streamline material flows, reduce lead times, and enhance OTIF delivery performance.

• Mentor and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain management role within the aerospace sector.

• Strong background in managing supply chains for metals, specifically nickel and alloy materials.

• Demonstrable expertise in strategic procurement and sourcing, including complex contract negotiation and supplier performance management.

• Solid track record in demand forecasting, S\&OP leadership and cross-functional alignment.

• Hands-on experience with inventory management and planning in a high-mix, high-specification manufacturing environment.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, model scenarios and make evidence-based decisions.

• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary supply chain teams.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Package:

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Pension

If you’re ready to take ownership of a complex, international supply chain and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Peter Simmonds at Elevation Recruitment Group for more informal chat.

All 3rd partly applications will be referred to Elevation, as the retained recruitment partner for this position.