Customer Supply Chain Lead

LINDT & SPRUNGLI UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a Customer Supply Chain Lead in the UK to shape key customer relationships from a supply chain perspective. You will align customer expectations with operational delivery, coordinating across Customers, Sales, Demand Planning and Supply Chain to drive service improvements.

In this strategic role you will own performance metrics, lead proactive engagement on service and sustainability initiatives, and communicate insights to stakeholders while guiding cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing supply chain or operations role.
• FMCG experience with strong understanding of customer expectations and operational dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data and customer feedback into strategic recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (order management, picking, loading, delivery, PODs) within SAP.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong PC skills, including SAP/WMS and Excel.
• Analytical mindset with experience in performance reporting and insight generation.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
• Proactive, resilient, and able to operate with high levels of autonomy.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• High drive, tenacity, and a results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary supply chain point of contact for key customers (IE/UK) and build collaborative relationships.
• Provide expert consultancy to internal & external customers on service, delivery, and operational improvements.
• Own and communicate Customer Service performance metrics, including OTIF.
• Deliver regular performance reporting and generate actionable insights for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead customer communication on supply chain matters, including shortages and disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure aligned messaging and robust recovery plans.
• Translate customer feedback into strategic improvement initiatives and track progress.

Skills

Customer-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Autonomy

Leadership

Tools

SAP

WMS

Excel

Job description

Customer Supply Chain Lead Internal Level: 2.1 / £50,000 - £62,000 Must have Right To Work in UK without sponsorship.

Main Purpose of Job

The Customer Supply Chain Lead is a strategic, customer-facing role accountable for shaping and leading key customer relationships from a supply chain perspective. Acting as the voice of the customer internally, this role ensures alignment between customer expectations and operational delivery. The role leads and drives collaboration across Customers, Sales, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain, providing consultancy and insight to optimise service levels, improve performance, and enhance customer satisfaction. Accountable for communicating performance metrics (including OTIF), managing customer feedback, and leading proactive engagement on service, transport, and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement

Act as the primary supply chain point of contact for key customers (IE/UK) Build strong, collaborative relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on supply chain topics Provide expert consultancy to both internal & external customers on service, delivery, and operational improvements Lead regular customer reviews and performance discussions ensuring clear communication of insights, actions and progress Conduct customer visits with Sales & Supply Chain team to strengthen the Lindt/customer relationship Owning Service Level reporting and associated comms, managing internal stakeholders to update relevant information and proactively communicating with customers and stakeholders about supply issues

Performance Management

Own and communicate Customer Service performance metrics, including OTIF (On Time In Full) Deliver regular performance reporting and generate actionable insights to customers and internal stakeholders Analyse service performance trends, identify root causes and lead improvement actions Ensure transparency, consistency and strategic alignment in all customer communications

Supply Chain Communication

Lead customer communication on supply chain matters, including shortages, constraints, transport efficiencies, and service disruptions Ensure timely, clear, and proactive communication to maintain customer confidence Lead cross-functionally to ensure aligned, accurate messaging and robust recovery plans

Customer Feedback

Lead customer feedback processes, including surveys and performance reviews Translate feedback into strategic improvement initiatives and partner with internal teams to deliver measurable progress Track, report, and communicate progress on customer‑driven actions

Sustainability

Communicate sustainability/Transport initiatives and progress to customers, including decarbonisation progress Support alignment between customer sustainability expectations and operational capabilities Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into customer solutions

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Experience in a customer-facing supply chain or operations role
• FMCG experience with strong understanding of customer expectations and operational dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to translate data and customer feedback into strategic recommendations
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain processes (order management, picking, loading, delivery, PODs) within SAP
• Excellent attention to detail and strong PC skills, including SAP/WMS and Excel
• Analytical mindset with experience in performance reporting and insight generation
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
• Proactive, resilient, and able to operate with high levels of autonomy
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• High drive, tenacity, and a results‑focused mindset