Supply Chain & Distribution Manager - Fast growing restaurant

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing restaurant brand is seeking a Supply Chain & Distribution Manager to optimize distributor relationships and enhance operational efficiencies. This role offers autonomy to drive change within the supply chain function and career growth potential in a high-growth international environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of experience in supply chain management and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Career growth potential

Remote-first role

Autonomy to drive change

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement.
• Strong distributor management experience.
• Experience in franchise, QSR, foodservice, or FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve distributor performance - track KPIs.
• Ensure franchise partners receive best-in-class service.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Solutions-focused approach

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain & Distribution Manager

Sector: QSR / Foodservice / Distribution

My Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing restaurant brand with a strong presence across the UK, Europe, and the US. With a network of 150+ locations and plans to scale further, they are investing in streamlining operations to ensure a more efficient and scalable supply chain.

About the Role

As Supply Chain & Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for optimising and managing distributor relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full deliveries, and improving operational efficiencies. This role will play a key part in professionalising the supply chain function as the business prepares for its next growth phase.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and improve distributor performance - track KPIs, hold suppliers to account, and streamline processes
• Ensure franchise partners receive best-in-class service - act as the point of escalation for stock and availability issues
• Monitor distributor stock levels - de-risk supply chain and improve availability
• Optimise demand planning - ensure the right stock levels for peak trading periods
• Identify cost-saving opportunities - reduce costs for both the brand and franchisees

The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be analytical, structured, and commercially minded, with a strong background in supply chain and distribution management.

3-4 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement

Strong distributor management experience - ideally with major foodservice distributors (e.g. Bidfood, Brakes)

Advanced Excel skills - able to build reports, track KPIs, and drive data-led decisions

Calm, solutions-focused approach - able to hold suppliers to account and drive improvements

Experience in franchise, QSR, foodservice, or FMCG environments is highly desirable

Proven stakeholder management skills - able to influence internal and external teams

On Offer

A key role in a high-growth international brand—make a tangible impact on supply chain operations

Remote-first role—with travel to restaurants, distributors & depots as needed

Autonomy to drive change—opportunity to streamline and improve processes in a fast-moving business

Career growth potential—work with senior stakeholders in a business scaling internationally