Supply Chain Controller / Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; New Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in the New Forest is seeking a Supply Chain Controller / Project Manager. This on-site role involves overseeing logistics and ensuring timely delivery of orders while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in supply chain management.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Opportunities for ongoing progression

Well-appointed offices in a beautiful location

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain and logistics, especially with products from the Far East.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical paths for order delivery, ensuring OTIF.
• Liaise with suppliers to track order progress.
• Support quality checks and maintain order in complex environments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Project Management

Process Focused

Job description

Supply Chain Controller / Project Manager, New Milton

Client: Hays

Location: New Milton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
A successful FMCG business based in the New Forest near New Milton. They are constantly growing and evolving, now looking for a Supply Chain Controller / Supply Chain Project Manager to handle a varied position. Please note this is an on-site position and a driving licence is required.

Your new role
Working closely with the Operations Director and colleagues within Supply Chain / Logistics / New Product Development (NPD), this role will oversee critical paths that enable orders to be successfully delivered On Time In Full (OTIF). You will have visibility of orders placed, check all necessary details are present, then liaise with Far East suppliers to track progress through to despatch. The logistics team will handle inbound freight, and provide visibility regarding expected delivery dates, so that you can track and inform customers and internal stakeholders of any changes. You will also support the Quality function, helping with inspections of pre-production samples, and working with suppliers to ensure appropriate pre-shipment quality checks are made.

What you'll need to succeed
You will enjoy a fast-moving business environment, prioritising effectively to enable you to track multiple projects / orders simultaneously, always keeping an eye on the detail, and making stakeholders aware if you see risk. You will be commercially aware and ideally have experience of supply chain and logistics bringing products in from the Far East / China. You will be comfortable with spreadsheets and be process-focused, able to maintain order and control in a complex environment involving many stages.

You will be positive and a problem solver. Able to stay calm and make rational decisions when things don't go to plan, working collaboratively to deliver the best outcome. Strong communication skills are essential, including reporting issues and suggesting solutions. As you gain experience, you will build relationships with customers and suppliers, becoming a key link in the chain.

What you'll get in return
Competitive remuneration and benefits, with opportunities for ongoing progression. You will work from well-appointed offices in a beautiful location in the New Forest. Please note, this is an on-site position, and a driving licence is required.

What you need to do now
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