Senior FMCG Supply Chain Lead - UK Ops

Newly Weds Foods; Ossett; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Ossett, UK, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the UK Coatings & Seasonings Supply Chain team (Ossett, Banbury & Corby). You will drive customer service, production planning, inventory control, procurement support and logistics to deliver on-time results.

The role supports the Supply Chain Director in delivering the broader strategy through disciplined execution, clear communication and continuous improvement across daily processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, Inventory or Logistics in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing, supervising or coordinating a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and the impact of planning, stock and service decisions on customers and operations.
• Excellent communication, organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using data to identify issues, support decisions and communicate performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge constructively and maintain control under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience using ERP or business systems.
• Positive, collaborative leadership style with the ability to develop people and improve ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the Supply Chain team, ensuring priorities, workloads and responsibilities are clear and effectively controlled.
• Provide visible leadership, coaching and support to team members, encouraging accountability, accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational supply chain issues, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate communication to stakeholders.
• Support the Supply Chain Director in implementing strategic objectives, standards and improvement initiatives across the function.
• Oversee planning, customer service, stock management and logistics to ensure customer requirements are understood, prioritised and achieved.
• Drive discipline around data accuracy, system usage, order management, planning parameters, stock movements and reporting.
• Support effective inventory control, balancing service, cost, working capital and storage constraints.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Team management

Data analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Newly Weds Foods in Ossett, UK, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the UK Coatings & Seasonings Supply Chain team (Ossett, Banbury & Corby). You will drive customer service, production planning, inventory control, procurement support and logistics to deliver on-time results.

The role supports the Supply Chain Director in delivering the broader strategy through disciplined execution, clear communication and continuous improvement across daily processes.