Join Our Team: Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent contract, 37.5 hrs a week.

Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:00. At present we do not work weekends or bank holidays, unless business demands it.

Location: This role is based at our workshops in Falmouth, Cornwall and you will be unable to work from home.

Closing Date: CLOSED

About Us

Tom Raffield is a leading British designer and manufacturer, specialising in luxury wooden lighting. Combining traditional craftsmanship, modern techniques and an iconic aesthetic, we deliver the finest objects for consumers, leading interior designers and a selection of retailers. Our goal is to create new ways of living with unique, quality pieces that are inspired by nature and handmade to last a lifetime. We strive to inspire a like-minded conscious community and have a positive impact helping to create a world where people and nature thrive for future generations to enjoy.

What You'll Be Doing

This is an exciting opportunity in a vibrant Cornish business carrying out a critical operational function. As the Supply Chain Manager, you are responsible for ensuring the company has all the required assets in stock in a timely manner by steering all associated activity. The role is spread across purchasing, inventory and supply chain functions and connects with all facets of the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with a can-do, helpful attitude. The successful candidate will take pride in their work, enjoy being part of a wider team and be able to learn on-the-go, in a fast-paced, busy environment. We are looking forward to welcoming the right person to our small, yet ambitious team. Ideal applicants will...

• • • • Have at least two years in a purchasing or supply environment.
      • Show excellent computer skills particularly in MS Excel.
      • Be able to adapt to different digital applications that are used within the business.
      • Show high levels of organisation and excellent time management skills.
      • Have excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
      • Be able to work well under pressure.
      • Be a mathematical and logical thinker.
      • CIPS qualification desirable but not essential.
      • Be a team player with a positive can do attitude.

Your Key Responsibilities

Purchasing

• • • • Responsible for all company purchasing needs across main workshop, logistics, design, maintenance and office departments.
      • Ascertaining the needs for weekly purchase runs from all production departments.
      • Carrying out supplier returns where necessary.
      • Sourcing and purchasing for new product development.

Inventory

• • • • Top line forecasting against projected sales to ensure correct stock levels. Including creation of purchasing schedule to forecast flow of cash and stock across the year.
      • Manage a schedule of stock counts across volume and value to ensure high level of stock accuracy.
      • Constant review of kanban re-order system to ensure a lean and agile level of inventory that eliminates stock outs and doesn’t create a block to production.
      • Carry out smooth and efficient goods in process to physically and digitally enter goods into stock.
      • Ensure all wastage is accounted for.

Supply Chain

• • • • Maintain a healthy relationship with existing suppliers to constantly achieve best possible price and service level.
      • Communicate with suppliers across all facets of the role including negotiations and quality feedback.
      • Create new connections as required across new activity and in effort to obtain best price and service on commonly used materials.
      • Work closely with design, logistics, and marketing teams to introduce best suppliers and processes.
      • Key role in change control and improvement processes.

So, what’s in it for you?

• • • • We’ll support your ongoing professional development with bespoke learning initiatives and training opportunities.
      • Be part of and know that we pay you the Real Living Wage campaign.
      • One day a year for you to give your time to a charity of your choice.
      • We support you saving for your future, so you are automatically signed up to our company pension scheme, after your three-month probationary period.
      • Access to reduced prices across our product range.
      • We provide healthy breakfast and snack options.
      • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties as well as occasional full team activities and catered lunches.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to fill in the online application form.

We will require evidence of your Right to Work in the UK, for more information please visit www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

We are interviewing whilst the position is being advertised, therefore, we advise you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

The company is committed to training and supporting employees. Employees will receive training for all areas included in their job description to ensure that they are capable, and feel confident, of performing both main and secondary responsibilities. In addition, it is the employee’s responsibility to alert the Heads of Departments and colleagues to areas where they feel they require more training or need the support of another member of the team, to undertake a specific task that may be new, or more challenging, for them.

Posted: 11.11.25
Updated: 25.11.25