Supply Chain Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Dorset-based, on-site Supply Chain Manager role at D R Newitt & Associates leading end-to-end supply chain for a large-scale food manufacturing site (circa 800 headcount). You’ll drive S&OP, production planning, inventory control and logistics, while building resilience and delivering cost improvements.

The role demands senior leadership, strong ERP/MRP skills, and the ability to align Operations, Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams to business goals.

Qualifications

• Senior supply chain leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience managing supply chain operations at large-scale sites (~800 headcount).
• Strong ERP/MRP proficiency and data-driven decision making.
• Proven delivery of cost-saving/lean initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supply chain strategy, championing continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Oversee S&OP, demand forecasting, production planning, inventory control and working capital management.
• Ensure flawless OTIF delivery and optimise transport networks and 3PL contracts.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Commercial to align capability with goals.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team on a large manufacturing footprint.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Food manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - Large-Scale Food Manufacturing

Location: Dorset (On-site)

Package: Up to £74,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Are you an accomplished Supply Chain leader used to driving operational excellence in large-scale, fast-paced environments?

I am partnering with a major food manufacturing site (circa 800 people) in Dorset to find a high-calibre Supply Chain Manager to take total ownership of end-to-end supply chain operations.

This high-profile, strategic site leadership role will drive resilience, optimise performance across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics, and lead a talented team through sustained growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Spearhead site supply chain strategy, championing continuous improvement, waste reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee robust S&OP processes, demand forecasting, production planning, inventory control, and working capital management.
• Ensure flawless OTIF delivery to customers while optimising transport networks and third-party logistics provider contracts.
• Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to align supply capability with business goals.
• Coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team on a large, complex manufacturing footprint.

Your Skills & Experience

• Significant senior supply chain leadership experience gained specifically within food manufacturing.
• Demonstrable track record managing supply chain operations within large-scale manufacturing sites (around 800+ headcount equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, advanced data-driven decision-making, and proven delivery of cost-saving/lean initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the resilience, pace, and agility to thrive under pressure.

The Package:

• Base Salary: £70,000 - £74,000
• Car Allowance + Bonus