Supply Chain Manager

Compleat Food Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Compleat Food Group in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to own the end-to-end site supply chain, including planning, materials, warehousing and logistics. You will work with the Site GM and operations leadership to improve service, reduce waste and stockholding, and drive cost efficiency.

You will lead S&OP, demand and production planning, manage stock levels and work with retailers and 3PLs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams across planning, logistics, warehouse and materials.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, demand forecasting, production planning and inventory management.
• Experience with short shelf-life products, production constraints and changing customer demand.
• Knowledge of stock rotation, FEFO, waste reduction and working capital.
• Experience working with major retailers, suppliers and 3PLs.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP and traceability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's supply chain strategy across planning, materials, warehousing and logistics.
• Own S&OP, demand planning, production planning and capacity planning processes.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available to meet production requirements while controlling stock levels and waste.
• Develop labour and capacity plans in line with customer demand.
• Drive improvements in customer service, stockholding, material variances, waste and overall supply chain cost.
• Manage logistics, transport and distribution activity, ensuring strong on-time delivery performance.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and put effective contingency plans in place.
• Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Technical and Finance to make informed decisions and resolve issues quickly.
• Lead, coach and develop the supply chain team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards across food safety, GMP, hygiene, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP

Job description

Location: Barnsley
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Business: The Compleat Food Group

We’re looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Barnsley and take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain operation at site.

This is a senior site leadership role with responsibility across planning, materials, warehousing and logistics, ensuring we have the right products, materials and people in the right place at the right time.

Working closely with the Site GM and wider operational leadership team, you’ll play a key role in improving customer service, reducing waste and stockholding, managing costs and building a high-performing supply chain function.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the site's supply chain strategy across planning, materials, warehousing and logistics.
• Own S&OP, demand planning, production planning and capacity planning processes.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available to meet production requirements while controlling stock levels and waste.
• Develop labour and capacity plans in line with customer demand.
• Drive improvements in customer service, stockholding, material variances, waste and overall supply chain cost.
• Manage logistics, transport and distribution activity, ensuring strong on-time delivery performance.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and put effective contingency plans in place.
• Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Technical and Finance to make informed decisions and resolve issues quickly.
• Lead, coach and develop the supply chain team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high standards across food safety, GMP, hygiene, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve performance.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an established supply chain leader who understands the realities of operating in a fast-paced food or FMCG manufacturing environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• At least 5 years' supply chain experience within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams across planning, logistics, warehouse and materials.
• Strong knowledge of S&OP, demand forecasting, production planning and inventory management.
• Experience working with short shelf-life products, production constraints and changing customer demand.
• A strong understanding of stock rotation, FEFO, waste reduction and working capital.
• Experience working with major retailers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP and traceability requirements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and wider supply chain systems.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability.
• A proven track record of improving service, cost, waste and stock performance.
• The ability to lead and develop teams while influencing stakeholders across the wider business.

The person

You’ll be someone who is comfortable making decisions in a busy manufacturing environment where priorities can change quickly.

You’ll be commercially minded, analytical and results-focused, but just as importantly, a strong people leader who can bring teams with you. You’ll challenge where needed, take ownership when things go wrong and constantly look for ways to make the supply chain simpler and more effective.

AtThe Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Company Bonus Schemerecognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store
• Free product handoutsacross our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points- available at selected sites
• 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub- free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools- including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations
• Industry leading company Mentoring Schemeto add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition throughClub Compleatrewards portal

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiativesand fundraising events
• Team socialsto connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby giftfor new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance. You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.