Supply Chain Manager

IIRUC SERVICE SA; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and centralise its operations. The role involves driving efficiency through best practices, stakeholder engagement, and KPI management while offering opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail supply chain management role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of centralised supply chain operations.
• Expertise in forecasting and F&R systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing supply chain team.
• Implementing best practices in retail supply chain methods.
• Overseeing 3PL partnerships and performance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Forecasting

Data analysis

KPI management

Job description

| Highly Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package including Company Car | Hybrid Working (2 Days in The Office) | Real Growth Potential

Are you ready to take your supply chain career to the next level with one of the UK's most successful and fast-growing retail businesses?

Our client is a nationally recognised, award-winning employer with an outstanding track record of growth and innovation. As they continue to expand across the UK, they're looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to help shape and lead their centralised supply chain operations.

About The Role

This is a pivotal role within their business, perfect for a high-calibre supply chain professional with experience in retail who is ready for a new challenge. You will play a leading role in transitioning their supply chain into a fully centralised model, working across their multi-site retail operation with key 3PL partners to ensure optimum performance.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading and developing a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Driving the implementation of best practice retail supply chain methods, from forecasting through to replenishment.
• Overseeing the successful implementation of F&R systems, ensuring they are optimised to meet commercial goals.
• Forecasting and demand planning, ensuring alignment with trading performance, seasonal trends, and stock strategy.
• Analysing supply chain data to identify opportunities, risks and improvements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across functions.
• Managing and reporting against key KPIs, with full accountability for supply chain performance across the business.
• Overseeing 3PL partnerships, ensuring service levels, cost efficiency and operational excellence across all sites.
  
  

About You

They're looking for someone who can bring both strategic insight and operational excellence. You will have:

• Proven experience in a retail supply chain management role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A track record of transitioning to or managing within a centralised supply chain operation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong people management experience, with a focus on team development and leadership.
• Expertise in forecasting, analysis and system implementation (particularly F&R or similar systems).
• Demonstrable experience of introducing and embedding best practice within a retail supply chain.
• A strong grasp of KPI reporting and performance management.
• Experience in a multi-site retail environment, including managing 3PL partnerships.
  
  

What's in it for You?

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and staff discounts.
• The opportunity to work for a nationally recognised leading employer.
• Real scope for career development and progression as we continue to grow.
• The chance to be part of a business that genuinely values innovation, teamwork and its people.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced supply chain leader looking for your next challenge in a high-growth retail business, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of their exciting journey.

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