Supply Chain Manager

Vertical Advantage; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

A leading UK food production company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations. This hybrid role will involve managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, and supporting product development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supply chain management, a preference for food production backgrounds, and skills in team leadership and problem-solving. The salary bracket is £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a fast-paced supply chain management role.
• A background in food production or manufacturing is preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Monitor and expedite deliveries, resolving any delays promptly.
• Create and manage purchase orders with suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to material supply.
• Forecast stock needs and manage product shelf life.
• Support new product development with ingredient implementation.
• Manage the phase-out of delisted product materials.
• Coach and mentor team members for professional growth.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Our client is a leading UK food production company, they have seen significant growth and are focused on maintaining excellence across its operations. They are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement where team members are encouraged to grow.

They are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end supply chain. As a Supply Chain Manager you will ensure the timely flow of goods from suppliers to production. You will lead a team and drive efficiency, directly contributing to the company's operational success and high standards of customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Monitor and expedite deliveries, resolving any delays promptly.
• Create and manage purchase orders with suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to material supply.
• Forecast stock needs and manage product shelf life.
• Support new product development with ingredient implementation.
• Manage the phase-out of delisted product materials.
• Coach and mentor team members for professional growth.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a fast-paced supply chain management role.
• A background in food production or manufacturing is preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with high attention to detail.

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 3 times per week in their office in North London.

The salary bracket for this position is from £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus and benefits.

Unfortunately, sponsorship isn’t available for this position.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Wholesale Food and Beverage