An exciting opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer and develop into a Supply Chain Manager role. Working closely with customers, manufacturing sites, and logistics partners, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring excellent service, stock availability, and supply chain performance.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, family-owned food manufacturing group with a strong reputation for quality and innovation across Europe. The UK business has grown significantly in recent years and supplies many of the UK's leading retailers through a diverse portfolio of products and brands.
Description
The role of Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for:
- Manage day-to-day supply chain activities across a dedicated business unit.
- Act as the key link between customers, manufacturing sites, and third-party logistics providers.
- Process customer orders and maintain accurate order schedules.
- Monitor stock levels and support stock reconciliation activities.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities.
- Identify and resolve supply chain issues and exceptions.
- Support forecasting, stock management, and customer service performance.
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and NPD teams to ensure business objectives are achieved.
Profile
The likely candidate will have the following background
- Previous experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Order Processing, or Supply Planning.
- FMCG, Food, Drink, Cosmetics, Toiletries, or Wholesale background preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-savvy with excellent attention to detail.
- Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Job Offer
- Salary of £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working with 2 days in the office.
- 5% matched pension.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Genuine opportunity to progress into a Supply Chain Manager position.
- Join a stable, growing business with long-term career prospects.