Supply Chain Efficiency Manager

Carlsberg Britvic; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Efficiency Manager to enhance their logistics network. This role involves utilizing data and operational expertise to boost productivity and efficiency across their depots. Key responsibilities include developing KPIs, building cost models, and collaborating with teams to implement improvements. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SAP. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills and experience in supply chain settings.
• Ability to build cost-to-serve models and financial insight.
• Solid understanding of operational cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop productivity measures and KPIs for operations.
• Analyse operational data for supply chain projects.
• Collaborate with depot teams to improve efficiency.
• Improve depot efficiency and reduce costs.
• Produce and maintain BI reports for actionable insights.
• Travel as needed to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced analytical capability

High-level Excel skills (VBA/Macros)

Experience with Power BI

Understanding of warehousing operations

Proficient in WMS and SAP

Experience with cost-to-serve models

Effective communication skills

Negotiating skills

Relationship-building skills

Cost-focused mindset

Tools

Power BI

SAP

WMS

SAP

Job description

Job Title:

Supply Chain Efficiency Manager

Location:

Field Based, with travel to all relevant sites in our network.

Job Length:

Permanent

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required to suit business needs.

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK and is home to iconic brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, and Wainwright. Soft‑drink brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence, and the UK Pepsi portfolio including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea, and Rockstar Energy. With five production facilities and sixteen logistics depots across the UK, the company unites two historic businesses with a common goal: ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

Join Carlsberg Britvic as a Supply Chain Efficiency Manager to improve the future of our logistics network. In this pivotal role you will use data, insight, and operational expertise to enhance productivity, develop smarter working methods, and support depots in delivering safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop accurate productivity measures and KPIs across warehouse and distribution operations (e.g., picking, replenishment, vehicle loading, shift utilisation, cost‑per‑unit).
• Build, maintain, and interpret detailed cost‑to‑serve models for primary and secondary supply chain routes‑to‑market.
• Analyse operational data to support supply chain projects, business cases, and improvement initiatives.
• Review depot resource levels and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance productivity.
• Investigate best practices across the network and create tailored improvement plans with depot teams.
• Provide comprehensive financial and operational insight to support budget setting and contract renewals.
• Produce and maintain BI reports, ensuring data is accurate, meaningful, and actionable.
• Work collaboratively with depot teams, travelling as needed to support consistent standards and continuous improvement.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Advanced analytical capability, including high‑level Excel skills (VBA/Macros), with Power BI experience desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to construct financial or cost‑to‑serve models in a supply chain setting.
• Extensive operational understanding of warehousing and/or distribution, including WMS and SAP proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of depot P&L, budgeting, and operational cost drivers.
• Experience delivering improvement projects, such as layout optimisation, automation, or WMS enhancements.
• Effective communication, negotiating, and relationship‑building skills with senior operational stakeholders.
• Efficiency and cost‑focused mindset, combined with a safety‑first approach and willingness to travel.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled at any time, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.