Supply Chain Manager

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for a growing consumer goods business in Belfast. You will own the end-to-end supply chain, translating forecasts into production and purchasing plans, managing stock accuracy, and coordinating UK, Europe and India partners.

You will oversee freight, customs and warehousing while supporting growth with cross-functional teams. Applicants should have experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement or operations, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Experience in demand planning, inventory management and purchasing.
• Experience managing suppliers, manufacturing partners and logistics providers.
• Understanding of international freight, customs and import documentation.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecasts into production and purchasing plans.
• Manage stock levels, inventory accuracy, shelf life and product availability.
• Coordinate manufacturing partners across the UK, Europe and India.
• Manage purchasing, supplier relationships and delivery schedules.
• Oversee international freight, customs documentation and logistics.
• Manage third-party warehousing, fulfilment and distribution.
• Coordinate deliveries across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including two contract drivers.
• Monitor supply chain costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Commercial, Marketing and Finance to support business growth.

Skills

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Stock management software

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Supply Chain Manager for our client, a growing consumer goods business based in Belfast. The company supplies specialist food products across the UK and Ireland through major retail, wholesale and online channels. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain within an expanding business.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecasts into production and purchasing plans.
• Manage stock levels, inventory accuracy, shelf life and product availability.
• Coordinate manufacturing partners across the UK, Europe and India.
• Manage purchasing, supplier relationships and delivery schedules.
• Oversee international freight, customs documentation and logistics.
• Manage third-party warehousing, fulfilment and distribution.
• Coordinate deliveries across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including two contract drivers.
• Monitor supply chain costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Commercial, Marketing and Finance to support business growth.

Requirements

• Previous experience in supply chain, procurement or operations, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Experience in demand planning, inventory management and purchasing.
• Experience managing suppliers, manufacturing partners and logistics providers.
• Understanding of international freight, customs and import documentation.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Full driving licence.

Experience with frozen or chilled products, food safety and ecommerce fulfilment would be advantageous.