Site Supply Chain Lead – Food Manufacturing, Dorset

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset-based food manufacturing site is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end supply chain operations. This on-site role leads a team across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics to drive resilience and performance.

Responsibilities include developing the site supply chain strategy, managing S&OP, and delivering OTIF results while optimizing transport and 3PL contracts. You will closely collaborate with Operations, Finance and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Significant senior supply chain leadership experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing sites (800+ headcount).
• Strong ERP/MRP expertise and data-driven decision making.
• Proven track record of cost-saving and lean initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management under high pace and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead site supply chain strategy with continuous improvement, waste reduction and risk mitigation.
• Oversee S&OP, demand forecasting, production planning, inventory control and working capital management.
• Ensure OTIF delivery and optimise transport networks and 3PL contracts.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Commercial to align supply with goals.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team on a large manufacturing footprint.

Skills

Senior supply chain leadership

Food manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven decision making

Cost-saving / Lean

Stakeholder management

Job description

Dorset-based food manufacturing site is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to own end-to-end supply chain operations. This on-site role leads a team across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing and logistics to drive resilience and performance.

Responsibilities include developing the site supply chain strategy, managing S&OP, and delivering OTIF results while optimizing transport and 3PL contracts. You will closely collaborate with Operations, Finance and Commercial teams.