End-to-End FMCG Supply Chain Leader

Loom Talent; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is partnering with a growing FMCG/ Retail business to appoint a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG in a highly visible role within the organisation.

You will own end-to-end supply chain, balancing demand, stock availability and working capital while ensuring products move efficiently from international suppliers to customers. Leads a small team and works with Sales, Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience across supply chain, planning, imports and/or S&OP.
• Strong experience across inventory, purchasing and international logistics.
• Experience supplying or fulfilling orders for major retailers.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience working across B2B and multi-channel environments.
• Good understanding of import processes, duties and international freight.
• Experience using an ERP system; NetSuite experience would be advantageous.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercially minded, organised and proactive approach.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Previous team leadership or people management experience.
• Experience with demand/production planning, MRP, CIPS or S&OP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Demand, supply and inventory planning across multiple product ranges and channels.
• Managing stock availability, stock turns, excess inventory and supply risks.
• Supplier management, purchasing and expediting.
• International logistics, freight, imports, customs and landed costs.
• Managing third-party warehouses and logistics partners.
• Driving strong OTIF and customer fulfilment performance across B2B and B2C.
• Supporting new product introductions and product transitions.
• Analysing supply chain data, KPIs and performance to identify improvements.
• Developing and improving processes, systems and reporting.
• Leading and developing a small supply chain team.
• Working closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Leadership/People management

Multi-channel / B2B experience

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Loom Talent is partnering with a growing FMCG/ Retail business to appoint a Supply Chain Manager - FMCG in a highly visible role within the organisation.

You will own end-to-end supply chain, balancing demand, stock availability and working capital while ensuring products move efficiently from international suppliers to customers. Leads a small team and works with Sales, Finance and Operations.