Strategic Supply Chain Leader - S&OP, Forecasting, Logistics

Pilgrim's Europe; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Career progression

Health and wellbeing

Collaborative environment

Strategic impact

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join Oakhouse Foods, part of Pilgrim's Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the entire product journey, from sourcing and supplier management through to inventory control, forecasting, logistics, and delivery into our warehouse operation.

You'll work closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers to use data-driven insights to optimise performance, improve processes, and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting, inventory management, supplier management, and S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations from sourcing to delivery.
• Own and drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Develop demand forecasts using sales data and market insights.
• Manage inventory levels to optimise service and minimise waste.
• Oversee packaging inventory and frozen stock planning.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (quality, service, cost, lead times).
• Build supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans.
• Support new product launches and promotional activity.
• Drive improvements in processes, systems, and data visibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Supplier management

S&OP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join Oakhouse Foods, part of Pilgrim's Europe. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the entire product journey, from sourcing and supplier management through to inventory control, forecasting, logistics, and delivery into our warehouse operation.

You'll work closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers to use data-driven insights to optimise performance, improve processes, and deliver