Senior Site Supply Chain Leader – FMCG & S&OP Expert

The Compleat Food Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes (electric/hub

33 days’ annual leave

Retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid support

Wellbeing and learning resources

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations at our Barnsley site. You will own planning, materials, warehousing and logistics, ensuring products, materials and people are aligned to meet demand and service goals.

In this senior role, you’ll partner with the Site GM and operations leadership, drive improvements in service, waste reduction, stockholding and cost, and develop a high-performing supply chain function across planning, materials

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams across planning, logistics, warehouse and materials.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, demand forecasting, production planning and inventory management.
• Experience with short shelf-life products, production constraints and changing customer demand.
• Understanding stock rotation (FEFO), waste reduction and working capital.
• Experience working with major retailers, suppliers and 3PLs.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP and traceability requirements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and wider supply chain systems.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
• Proven track record of improving service, cost, waste and stock performance.
• Ability to lead and develop teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's supply chain strategy across planning, materials, warehousing and logistics.
• Own S&OP, demand planning, production planning and capacity planning processes.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production while controlling stock and waste.
• Develop labour and capacity plans in line with customer demand.
• Drive improvements in service, stockholding, material variances and costs.
• Manage logistics, transport and distribution with on-time delivery.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Technical and Finance to resolve issues.
• Lead, coach and develop the supply chain team with a culture of accountability.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, GMP, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Use data and insights to simplify processes and improve performance.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

People management

Forecasting

Inventory management

Excel (advanced)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Logistics software

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations at our Barnsley site. You will own planning, materials, warehousing and logistics, ensuring products, materials and people are aligned to meet demand and service goals.

In this senior role, you’ll partner with the Site GM and operations leadership, drive improvements in service, waste reduction, stockholding and cost, and develop a high-performing supply chain function across planning, materials