Supply Chain

Supply Chain & Technical Operations Manager Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. WeNext has spent more than a decade perfecting advanced manufacturing in Asia. We have now brought that proven expertise to Europe and the UK, merging innovative technology with a deep commitment to in-house care and precision craftsmanship. We operate on a simple value: Smart manufacturing, human thinking. We combine intelligent technology with real empathy, using data to drive smarter solutions without ever losing the personal connection. We are proudly global, yet locally connected—bridging cultures and time zones to create seamless global collaboration. The Opportunity We are looking for a technical bridge-builder. This role sits at the operational heart of our business, connecting our global production capabilities with our European expansion. You will build our supply chain ecosystem from the ground up, serve as the technical voice for our Sheet Metal and CNC capabilities, and ensure that when a customer sends a complex drawing, we have the right partners, processes, and quality standards to deliver it perfectly. Your Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Ecosystem: Build the network by identifying, onboarding, and auditing manufacturing partners outside of China (UK, EU, India), focusing on high-quality Sheet Metal and CNC fabrication. Partnership, not just procurement: Establish performance KPIs (OTIF, Quality Rates) and drive them through relationships and continuous improvement, not just policing. Strategic sourcing: Analyze cost and capacity data to build a resilient supply chain that can scale with our rapid European growth. Sheet Metal expert: Act as the internal authority for sheet metal pre‑sales. Review CAD files and drawings to assess feasibility, ensuring we only promise what we can deliver. DFM with empathy: Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback that helps the sales team and the customer optimize their parts for cost and quality. Problem solver: Investigate quality issues (NCRs) to understand root cause, liaising between European clients and global factories to close the gap. Process design: Design and document workflows for vendor onboarding, quality control, and quoting—turning ad‑hoc tasks into scalable processes. Internal capability: Work with our Operations Director and China HQ to support the build‑out of our own internal production facilities, ensuring European standards are baked into our global factories. Project delivery: Manage the rollout of new operational programs, keeping Europe and China aligned on timelines and deliverables. Requirements Hybrid skillset: Experience in supply‑chain logistics and the ability to read technical engineering drawings. Experience: 3‑7 years in manufacturing operations, applications engineering, or supply‑chain management. Technical core: Strong working knowledge of Sheet Metal fabrication and CNC processes, comfortable interpreting BoMs, tolerances, and material grades. Mindset: A builder who loves structure, comfortable working in a multi‑time‑zone environment and creating processes before executing them. Communicator: Ability to explain complex engineering constraints to a salesperson and commercial targets to an engineer. Benefits Build it your way: This is a “blank canvas” role. You will shape the entire external supply chain for a fast‑growing European platform. Global impact: Work directly with senior leadership in Europe and China, bridging the gap between two manufacturing powerhouses. Comprehensive package: £60,000 salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and full support for business travel and remote office set‑up. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr