Supply Chain Manager

Butler Ross; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole. The role involves managing inventory levels, optimizing working capital, and leading the fulfillment team. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in supply chain management within retail or FMCG environments. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 and requires full on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing supply chain functions within retail/FMCG/distribution.
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers.
• Strong ability to plan and streamline workflows efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and ensure high stock availability and order fulfillment.
• Optimize working capital by balancing stock levels and minimizing excess inventory.
• Lead the fulfillment team to execute inventory and ordering decisions efficiently.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Job description

A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and requires full on‑site presence.

The opportunity has arisen due to substantial business expansion, highlighting the company's commitment to strengthening their supply chain operations.

Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in managing supply chain functions, with a strong background in retail or consumables sectors. If you are a proactive professional looking to make a significant impact within a thriving organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and ensure high stock availability and order fulfillment, meeting key performance indicators.
• Optimise working capital by balancing stock levels, minimising excess inventory, and implementing effective stocking strategies based on usage and customer contracts.
• Lead the fulfillment team to execute inventory and ordering decisions efficiently, supported by reports, strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, organise meetings, resolve issues, and support supplier development and scoring.
• Provide cost, usage, and performance data to support strategic decision-making and collaborate with supply chain partners, customers, and internal divisions to strengthen service offerings.
• Monitor supply chain performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure compliance with regulations, and complete all assigned tasks regularly to improve overall efficiency.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a supply chain within a retail/FMCG/distribution environment – essential.
• Experience working with a high level of SKUs with varying lead times.
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective internal and external interactions.
• Proven ability to plan, organise, and streamline workflows for efficient operations, considering environmental sustainability.

Salary

Up to £60k

This position requires full onsite presence.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain lead, supply chain specialist, inventory manager, supply chain supervisor, supply chain coordinator, supply chain operations manager, operations manager, materials manager, supply chain planning manager or supply chain team leader.