Supply Chain Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverages sector is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive efficiency and optimize costs. In this pivotal role, you will manage the purchasing process, develop inventory strategies, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. The company offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development. With a hybrid working system in place, you will enjoy a flexible work environment while contributing to the success of a well-respected brand. If you are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for supply chain management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career Development

Hybrid Working System

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain management in FMCG.
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive purchasing strategies to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships.
• Forecast demand and control transport costs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Numeracy Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in related field

Job description

Join a well-established brand in the food & beverages space.

About Our Client

Well-established brand in the Food & Beverages space.

Job Description

• Drive purchasing & supply chain strategies, to optimise efficiency and minimise costs (e.g. through effective negotiating, building relationships with key suppliers and analysing the numbers).
• Manage the purchasing process including buying, supplying and distribution for the company. Work closely with suppliers, maintaining positive relationships with them and ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop inventory management strategies to avoid stockouts and excess inventory.
• Forecast levels of demand for our products and services.
• Control and improve transport costs.
• Have experience with import and export documentation. Keep up to date with the ever changing regulations post Brexit.
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Analyse and report supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

The Successful Applicant

• +3 years' experience managing the Supply Chain function in the FMCG industry.
• Ideally degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Strategically minded with very strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers.
• Very good numeracy skills and experience in process automation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career Development.
• Hybrid Working System.