Senior Supply Chain Manager - Transform & Scale Food FMCG

Theo James Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent long-term career progression

Opportunity to influence business-str

Major ERP implementation project

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a fast-growing UK food manufacturer based in the Tyneside region. You will manage end-to-end supply chains, from international sourcing to production planning, delivering reliable service to major UK customers and driving change.

The role offers a major ERP implementation, leadership development, and opportunities to collaborate across global markets.

Qualifications

• Significant supply chain leadership experience within food, FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing.
• International procurement and inbound logistics experience.
• Strong production planning and scheduling knowledge.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Knowledge of purchasing, shipping and import processes.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling supply, shipment and production plans.
• Manage international suppliers, freight forwarders and shipping agents.
• Monitor inbound shipments, inventory and raw-material availability.
• Oversee purchasing activity and supplier performance.
• Coordinate production schedules and resolve planning conflicts.
• Improve delivery performance and customer service.
• Manage import, customs and shipping documentation.
• Produce clear supply chain reports and KPIs.
• Lead the supply chain workstream during a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation.
• Reduce reliance on spreadsheets through improved systems and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across the function.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

International procurement

Production planning

Team leadership

Purchasing & import

ERP/MRP systems

Excel & analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Theo James Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a fast-growing UK food manufacturer based in the Tyneside region. You will manage end-to-end supply chains, from international sourcing to production planning, delivering reliable service to major UK customers and driving change.

The role offers a major ERP implementation, leadership development, and opportunities to collaborate across global markets.