Supply Chain Lead – FMCG, Cross Hands

Energy Jobline ZR; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Company pension: 3% employer

Death in service

On-site canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount schemes

Staff shop discounts

Free surplus produce

Opportunity to join new supply chain g

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire-based food manufacturer in search of a Supply Chain Lead. The role oversees material availability, stock accuracy and efficient material flow to production and customers.

You will collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement and Warehouse teams to maintain stock, minimise waste and ensure timely deliveries. Shift patterns exist and salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• This role requires extensive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Strong inventory management and stock control capabilities are essential.
• Experience in FMCG environments and collaboration with planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material and product requirements with planners to support production schedules.
• Manage inventory levels, ensure stock accuracy and efficient warehouse use.
• Oversee stock rotation to minimise waste and obsolete stock.
• Plan and place orders for raw materials and packaging based on forecasts.
• Monitor availability and proactively address shortages to meet delivery needs.
• Analyse stock trends to optimise levels and reduce excess stock.
• Track customer orders vs forecasts and mitigate shortages affecting service.
• Resolve day-to-day supply chain issues and communicate across teams.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Stock control

FMCG

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire-based food manufacturer in search of a Supply Chain Lead. The role oversees material availability, stock accuracy and efficient material flow to production and customers.

You will collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement and Warehouse teams to maintain stock, minimise waste and ensure timely deliveries. Shift patterns exist and salary is competitive.