Supply Chain Manager

MorePeople; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agricultural food business as a Supply Chain Manager in Ely, where you will oversee the end-to-end supply of processing potatoes. This hands-on role requires excellent communication and logistics management skills to ensure high-quality delivery to customers year-round. You will work closely with various teams to coordinate a complex supply chain, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. If you are proactive and passionate about agriculture, this is your chance to make a real impact in a well-established company.

Benefits

Healthcare

Company Car

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Health Insurance

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in crop sales or supply chain coordination in fresh produce.
• Proven ability to manage complex supply chains in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with growers and customers for potato supply management.
• Manage execution of purchase and sales contracts efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on customer feedback.

Skills

Crop Sales Experience

Supply Chain Coordination

Logistics Management

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Job description

Supply Chain Manager Fresh produce Ely

Salary: Up to 40,000 plus healthcare, company car and a salary sacrifice pension scheme

Hybrid working available

Join a Leading Agricultural Food Business as a Supply Chain Manager in the Processing Division

About the Business

Our client is a well-established food and agriculture company with deep roots in UK farming, producing high-quality vegetables across thousands of hectares. Operating across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Northumberland, and the Scottish Borders.

About the Role

This is a hands-on and autonomous role based around Ely. As Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end supply of processing potatoes, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery to a demanding customer base, seven days a week, all year round. This is a strategic and operational role that bridges farm operations, customer service, logistics, and internal stakeholders.

You'll work closely with the Grower Relations Team, the Washing Team, and senior management, coordinating a supply chain that is both seasonal and complex. A strong emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction, efficient logistics, and aligning stock with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with growers and customers to manage and deliver all potato supply.
Act as the day-to-day account manager for all key processing customers.
Manage the execution and completion of purchase and sales contracts.
Organise transport logistics and oversee delivery scheduling.
Monitor and manage stock levels against contracted volumes.
Ensure all product meets quality standards upon dispatch.
Align the sales program with harvesting and washing schedules to maximise efficiency.
Approve weekly scheduling data to support effective account management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrating customer feedback into operations.
Support and act on secondary sales opportunities as they arise.

Who We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Previous experience in crop sales or supply chain coordination within the fresh produce industry (ideally within the potato sector).
Proven ability to manage complex supply chains and logistics in a fast-moving environment.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills, particularly with growers and buyers.
Strong Excel skills are essential; other IT skills will be supported with training.
A proactive mindset, comfortable with operational autonomy and responsibility.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life assurance
Private health insurance through Vitality
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced supply chain professional with an interest in agriculture and food production, and you're ready for a role where you can make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity.

To apply, click the link below or send your CV directly to (url removed).

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