Inbound Manager

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Exposure to global brands

Collaborative culture

Job summary

COREcruitment is recruiting an Inbound Manager for a leading Drinks FMCG business in Southwest London. You will own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, overseeing freight, customs, inventory and supplier performance to ensure on-time, full deliveries and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, FMCG experience, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment. Office-based, five days a week in West London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics or inbound operations within FMCG, food or beverage.
• Strong freight, international logistics and customs knowledge.
• Experience managing suppliers and third-party logistics partners.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and planning.
• Commercial awareness in logistics costs and optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage freight and customs with forwarders and customs partners.
• Lead inbound inventory management to optimise stock and working capital.
• Oversee supplier performance and enforce service KPIs.
• Oversee inbound quality control and resolve non-conformances.
• Own inbound logistics costs and drive cost reductions.
• Monitor KPIs and report inbound performance to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Freight operations

Customs processes

Inventory management

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

ERP

Tools

ERP system

WMS

Job description

Inbound Manager – Drinks FMCG Business – Southwest London – Up to £36,000 plus package

This is a rare chance to join one of the leading Drinks FMCG businesses internationally.With a strong and recognizable portfolio and products across both the on & off trade, with an excellent team and culture.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Inbound Manager to join a leading Drinks FMCG business and take ownership of the end-to-end inbound supply chain.This is a key role within the supply chain and logistics function, responsible for ensuring products and materials arrive on time, in full, to the required quality standards and at the right cost.

You will manage the inbound flow of stock from suppliers and international partners, with responsibility across freight and customs, quality control, inventory, supplier performance and cost management.The role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment, is highly organised and analytical, and enjoys working cross-functionally to solve operational challenges.

This role will be 5 days per week in the West London office.

What this business offers:

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• The chance to work with globally recognized brands in an exciting and dynamic industry.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture.

Inbound Manager responsibilities include:

• Own the end-to-end inbound supply chain, ensuring products and materials are delivered on time, in full and in line with business requirements.
• Manage freight and customs operations, working closely with freight forwarders, hauliers and customs partners to ensure efficient, compliant and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Lead inbound inventory management, ensuring stock availability while minimising excess inventory, shortages, aged stock and unnecessary working capital.
• Manage supplier performance, building strong relationships and holding suppliers accountable for agreed service, delivery, quality and responsiveness KPIs.
• Oversee inbound quality control, working with suppliers and internal Quality/Technical teams to resolve non-conformances, damages, shortages and specification issues.
• Own inbound logistics costs and performance, identifying opportunities to reduce freight and operational costs while maintaining high service levels.
• Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs, providing clear visibility of inbound performance, risks, inventory, supplier performance and costs to senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing practical improvements across processes, systems, suppliers and the wider inbound operation.

The Ideal Inbound Manager candidate:

• Proven experience in supply chain, logistics or inbound operations, ideally within FMCG, food or beverage.
• Strong understanding of freight, international logistics and customs processes.
• Experience managing suppliers and third-party logistics partners.
• A strong understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing or influencing logistics costs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into action.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine desire to improve processes and performance.
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills; experience with ERP, WMS or supply chain systems would be advantageous.