Supply Chain Manager

Morepeople 01780; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agricultural food business is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply of processing potatoes. This hybrid role emphasizes customer satisfaction and efficient logistics, requiring strong communication and relationship management skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing complex supply chains while ensuring high-quality delivery. With competitive salary and benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the fresh produce sector.

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.
• 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 and logistics.

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 [e-mail].

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