Supply Chain Manager

Teledyne FLIR · Lincoln

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Us

We are a niche, complex design and manufacturing business at the forefront of advanced technology and engineering. Operating in highly regulated environments, we combine innovation, precision and technical expertise to deliver specialist solutions to customers worldwide.

Driven by excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, we offer exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop specialist skills and make a real impact. Our people are central to our success, and every employee plays a vital role in shaping our future.

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all supply chain activities to ensure the efficient flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers through to production and customer delivery. The role will develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business objectives relating to cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and customer satisfaction while ensuring supply continuity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory, stores, and logistics functions.
• Support business growth through scalable supply chain processes and systems.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure supply continuity.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Ensure effective demand and supply planning processes are in place.
• Lead the development of production plans aligned to customer demand and available capacity.
• Monitor schedule adherence and resolve material constraints affecting production.
• Collaborate with Operations to achieve build plan attainment and delivery commitments.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier performance against quality, delivery, cost, and service metrics.
• Lead supplier reviews and improvement plans.
• Negotiate supply agreements and commercial terms where appropriate.
• Drive supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure robust supplier risk assessment and contingency planning.

Inventory Management

• Establish inventory policies and controls to optimise stock levels.
• Balance inventory investment against customer service requirements.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Implement actions to improve inventory accuracy and stock turnover.
• Oversee cycle count and inventory audit processes.

Logistics & Stores Management

• Ensure efficient inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Manage stores operations to maintain inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Optimise transportation and freight costs while maintaining delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

S&OP / Demand Planning

• Lead the monthly Demand and Supply Review process.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning activities involving Sales, Operations, Finance, and Engineering.
• Develop demand forecasting methodologies and monitor forecast accuracy.
• Provide visibility of capacity, supply constraints, and mitigation plans.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supply chain personnel.
• Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resource planning, succession planning, and training requirements.

Performance Management

• Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Analyse performance trends and implement corrective actions.
• Present supply chain performance updates to senior management.
• Drive initiatives that improve OTIF performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain robust processes for procurement, planning, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Drive process standardisation and best practices.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience within Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Desirable

• Electronics, aerospace, defence, or engineering manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of S&OP/SIOP processes.
• Professional supply chain qualification (CIPS, APICS, CPIM, CSCP or equivalent).
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Teledyne UK Company Benefits

As part of the wider Teledyne UK group, we also offer our employees a range of company benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay. 
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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