Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation within the FMCG food and beverage sector, is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop their end-to-end supply chain function. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to drive operational efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure product availability across a diverse brand portfolio.

Job Role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for the seamless, cost-effective flow of goods from procurement through to final customer delivery. You will lead a team covering demand planning, purchasing, and production (co-pack), delivering accurate, brand-focused forecasting and ensuring strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

· Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain team, managing three direct reports across distinct functions.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with brand owners, co-packers, and service providers to ensure consistent supply and performance.

· Maintain optimal inventory levels through robust demand forecasting, data analysis, and proactive planning.

· Oversee purchasing and production orders, ensuring alignment with forecasts and business requirements.

· Develop and implement supply chain strategies that improve operational efficiency, service levels, and cost control.

· Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, implementing contingency plans where required.

· Utilise ERP systems and data tools to track KPIs, generate performance reports, and support decision-making.

· Measure supplier performance monthly using Supplier Scorecards and drive continuous improvement.

· Monitor inventory turnover ratios, slow-moving, and obsolete SKUs, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

· Ensure supply chain visibility across demand and inventory to support high levels of customer service delivery.

· Collaborate closely with internal teams including S&OP, Customer Services, Commercial, and Finance to align supply chain activities with business needs.

· Lead and contribute to fortnightly S&OP reviews, providing accurate data, insights, and recommendations.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and ways of working.

· Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks to support the wider business as required.

Personal Profile

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or a similar role, ideally within FMCG.

· Strong experience working to KPIs and performance targets in a fast-paced environment.

· Highly organised with excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

· Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Confident communicator with a collaborative and proactive approach.

· Advanced Excel skills with strong overall MS Office capability.

· Experience of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is highly desirable.

· Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Slimstock would be advantageous.

· Detail-oriented, consistent, and accountable, with a flexible and positive attitude.

Hours

· 37.5 hours per week

· Early finish on Fridays

· Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week working from home

Package

· Private Healthcare

· Competitive Pension

· Discretionary Bonus

· Staff Discount

· Car Lease Scheme

· Group Income Protection

· Life Assurance

· 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday)

Ref Code: W013228

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV in strict confidence, quoting the reference above and for the attention of Jon Hemming-Nash. Please include current salary details within your application.

Due to high response levels, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within one week, regrettably your application has not been successful on this occasion.