Supply Chain Manager

Job Posted: 18 February 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Engineering Logistics & Transport Manufacturing

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team as a Supply Chain Manager.

This is strategic role of key importance to the business. Business growth is strong and development of a strategically enabled Supply Chain will ensure we can support the desired growth within unnecessary risk. This role will have ownership and accountability of the Procurement, Stores / Logistics and Planning department including Shipping, Sub-con control and Export / Import compliance. It should be noted that at present the business planning function is shared between two department and it will be the SCM’s responsibility to create a dedicated planning department.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain, ensuring the safety of your team. Support the site leadership with the implementation and ongoing management of all HSE initiatives

Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards and records

Create the company’s short, medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy including de-risking of external supply chain, capital investment, team engagement and development

Management of Stores and logistics department

Management of Procurement department

Management of Planning department

ERP Supply Chain Health

Escalation point for all SC issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents, supplier issues)

Create (in collaboration with COO), evaluate and report on KPIs, including trend analysis and improvements for all red metrics (as a minimum) to ensure the continued development of the supply chain function. This role will own site OTD

Create and use leading metrics (aligned to KPIs) to manage the day to day functions of the business ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner and site targets are met.

Mentor, train and guide your team and support employees from all areas of the business as required

Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes and deliver year on year cost out

Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth

Creation and management of a site SIOP process

Be a member of Ops leadership team and support piers and other leaders within the business as required

Any other reasonable responsibility or duty suited to the individual capabilities

Skills & Experience

At least 5 years’ experience as a supply chain manager within a rapidly growing electro-mechanical business.

Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes

Working experience of MRP software essential, SAP preferred

Strong communication skills at all levels of the business

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Knowledge of import/export controls within a defence environment (preferred)

Creative problem-solving

Strong analytical skills

The ability to think strategically

Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field – CIPS, CPD or relevant experience

Personal Attributes

Strong leader with a calm and systematic approach to problem solving and team management

Ability to build strong relationship and trust with employees and managers

Proactive Mindset to anticipate potential issues

Resilient under pressure

Detail-Oriented

Full time 37.5 hrs per wk.

Salary dependant on experience / qualifications

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We also proudly support the Armed Forces community and encourage applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK employee we offer you:

·        25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)

·        The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.

·        4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)

·        BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)

·        Long Service Rewards

·        Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%

·        Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work

·        Discounted Ferry Bookings

·        Discounted Gym Membership

·        Bi-Monthly on-site massages

·        Excellent Training Opportunities

·        Recommend a friend scheme

·        Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop

·        Staff social events throughout the year

·        Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]