Interim Supply Chain Manager Ref: DSA6411220

Retail and Wholesale Distribution; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail and Wholesale Distribution seeks an experienced Interim Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee end‑to‑end processes across inventory, planning, warehousing and distribution within a UK wholesale operation.

You will drive performance, manage relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, and optimize IT systems supporting the supply chain. Interim contract with potential permanent opportunity in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply‑chain management.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and the purchasing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end supply chain processes, covering inventory management, supply and demand planning, warehousing and distribution.
• Operate supply‑chain and inventory IT systems.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Interim Contract)

Leading wholesale and distribution business is seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Manager to cover all areas of end‑to‑end processes within the company’s supply chain, including inventory management, supply and demand planning, warehousing and distribution, and supply‑chain and inventory IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end supply chain processes, covering inventory management, supply and demand planning, warehousing and distribution.
• Operate supply‑chain and inventory IT systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply‑chain management, ideally within a fast‑moving retail, wholesale, distribution or warehousing business.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and the purchasing team.

Contract Details

The role will be offered on an interim basis for approximately 3–6 months, with the opportunity to become permanent if desired.