Supply Chain Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

37.5 hours per week, Early finish on Fridays, Hybrid working with up to 2 days per week working from home.

• Private Healthcare
• Competitive Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Staff Discount
• Car Lease Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday)

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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.