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Job Description

Goose Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading aviation company in the search for a highly experienced Supply Chain Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the full supply chain function, from procurement and logistics to inventory management and parts sales.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and hands on leader who can drive efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team to deliver operational excellence.

Location: London 
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Key Responsibilities Supply Chain & Stores Operations
  • Lead efficient, cost-effective operations in procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory control
  • Ensure regulatory and safety compliance across all stores and logistics processes
  • Oversee import/export procedures, ensuring customs compliance
  • Manage the inspection, storage, and record-keeping of all aviation components and tools
Supplier & Contract Management
  • Assess and monitor suppliers for both new and used aviation parts
  • Drive cost-efficiency and service quality through supplier performance tracking
  • Negotiate and manage contracts and sub-contracts, ensuring inspection and quality control standards are met
Strategic Planning & Improvement
  • Develop supply chain strategies in line with company objectives
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, sustainability, and risk mitigation
  • Optimise inventory management and streamline operational processes
Compliance & Safety
  • Ensure full adherence to health and safety policies and aviation regulations
  • Lead reporting for audits, accidents, and incidents, driving accountability and action
  • Promote a proactive safety culture across the supply chain function
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor the stores team, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement
  • Provide coaching, encourage qualifications enhancement, and support individual development
  • Maintain a focus on safety, compliance, and team morale
Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance to align supply chain activities with business goals
  • Serve as the key supply chain expert across departments, driving alignment and shared success
Candidate Requirements
  • Qualifications: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
  • Experience: Demonstrable experience in a senior supply chain role, ideally within aviation or a related technical environment
  • Skills: Strong negotiation and supplier management, excellent analytical ability, and proficient in supply chain systems
  • Leadership: Proven leadership in managing teams in a regulated, safety-critical setting
  • Compliance: Strong understanding of supply chain regulations, including HSE and airworthiness requirements
What’s on Offer
  • £55,000 – £65,000 salary
  • Opportunity to work with a respected aviation business 
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Discretionary company bonus up to 20% 
Apply now through Goose Recruitment to take the next step in your career.